Mahogany Plants

About Mahogany Plants

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Mahogany Plants Overview and Key Information

Mahogany is a hardwood tree known for its durable and richly colored wood It is commonly used for making furniture doors musical instruments and interior decoration

Basic Information

Botanical Name Swietenia species
Common Name Mahogany
Family Meliaceae
Type Deciduous tree
Height Up to 30 to 50 meters
Lifespan Long lasting can live for over 100 years
Wood Color Reddish brown
Leaves Dark green compound leaves
Flowers Small and greenish white
Fruit Woody capsule with winged seeds

Growing Regions

Native to Central and South America and the Caribbean
Cultivated in India Indonesia Africa Malaysia and other tropical countries

Cultivation Needs

Climate Tropical and subtropical
Soil Fertile well drained loamy soil
Sunlight Full sun
Watering Moderate avoid waterlogging
Spacing Three to five meters between plants
Pruning Needed in early years for shaping the plant

Uses

Timber for high quality furniture and interiors
Used in traditional medicine

Provides shade and acts as a carbon sink