Brazilian copal

Hymenaea courbaril

Hymenaea

Fabaceae

Tropical Plants

Zone 4–9

🐾 Pet-Safe

Brazilian copal is a majestic tropical tree valued for its fragrant resin and edible fruit pulp, best suited for large outdoor spaces in frost-free climates (USDA zones 10-12). It prefers full sun to light shade with well-drained soil and moderate watering, showing good tolerance to short dry spells once established. This slow-growing specimen tree requires patience but rewards gardeners with striking foliage, white night-blooming flowers, and an impressive canopy over time.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Moderate

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Slow

Mature Height

12″ – 48″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

240″

Watering Schedule

Every 10-14 Days • Water Deeply And Allow The Top Few Inches Of Soil To Dry Out Between Waterings

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Temperature

-25° – 95°F

Mature Spread

up to 36″

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Coarse

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Belize

Benin

Bolivia

Borneo

Brazil North

Brazil Northeast

Brazil South

Brazil Southeast

Brazil West-Central

China Southeast

Colombia

Congo

Costa Rica

Cuba

Dominican Republic

El Salvador

French Guiana

Guatemala

Guinea

Guinea-Bissau

Attracts

🐝 Bees

🐝 Butterflies

🐝 Birds

🐝 Moths

Safety & Use

⚕ Medicinal

🐾 Pet-safe

Sources

Data: trefle

Image: trefle.io — Taken Jan 24, 2014 by Thomas Delhotal (cc-by-sa)

Hardiness Zones

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