Big-leaf mahogany · Meliaceae · Semi-deciduous canopy tree

A tall, straight-trunked tree with a high symmetrical crown and glossy compound foliage. Clean-limbed and formal in habit, which makes it one of the most architectural canopy species for avenue and institutional planting.

Specification

Mature height	20–30 m
Crown spread	10–18 m — high and symmetrical
Calliper range supplied	20–45 cm, measured 1 m above soil level [to confirm]
Root-ball diameter	100–160 cm [to confirm]
Growth rate	Moderate to fast
Habit	Semi-deciduous; brief leaf change
Flowering	Small greenish-white; ornamentally inconspicuous
Minimum order quantity	[to confirm]

Landscape use

Avenue and boulevard planting, campuses, institutional and civic grounds, and large parks. The clear straight trunk carries the canopy well above vehicles and pedestrians, which makes it straightforward to use over circulation.

Specified for structure, scale and permanence. A row of them reads as deliberate formal planting in a way few tropical canopy trees achieve.

Site tolerance

Drought	Moderate — best with reliable moisture
Salinity	Low to moderate [to confirm]
Wind	Moderate to high
Soil	Deep, well-drained soil; performs best with a full root run
Heat	High, with irrigation
USDA zone	10–12

Export notes

Supplied root-balled and wrapped. As a listed timber species, mahogany carries additional documentation requirements in several destinations — confirm the position for your country before ordering. See export and compliance.

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