Swinglea glutinosa (Glutinous swinglea)

Swinglea glutinosa green fruit hanging from branches on a citrus tree
Swinglea glutinosa branches laden with oval green fruit among dense foliage

Botanical names: Swinglea glutinosa, Aegle decandra, Limonia glutinosa

Common names: Glutinous swinglea, Tabog

Family: Rutaceae

Origin: Philippines

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Large bush or small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
White, off-white flowersFlower color: White and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
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Swinglea glutinosa is a small tropical tree from the Rutaceae family. Brought to South America from SE Asia, it is used as ornamental plant in Colombia and as a natural barrier in rural area and gardens. S. glutinosa possesses fruits, which are not edible, but have an extraordinary pleasant smell.

It is a subtropical plant, it grows up to an altitude of 5000 ft where the temperature rises to 100F in summer and drops to 20F in the winter, and prolonged droughts occur.

S. glutinosa is said to do best on rich, well-drained soil. The tree has no exacting cultural requirements, doing well with a minimum of fertilizer and irrigation.

Similar plants: Swinglea glutinosa (Glutinous swinglea)


Image gallery: 7 images
Swinglea glutinosa green leaves on a woody branch in a close up view
Swinglea glutinosa branches covered in thick glossy green leaves with pointed tips
Swinglea glutinosa green leaves on a woody branch in close up view
Swinglea glutinosa stems with glossy green leaves and sharp thorns on branches
Swinglea glutinosa green leaves on a close up branch for foliage texture study.
Swinglea glutinosa green leaves attached to a branch with a sharp thorn.
Swinglea glutinosa green leaves on a plant close up shot of foliage
Swinglea glutinosa dense green leaves growing on woody stems in a container.
Swinglea glutinosa green leaves close up showing glossy texture on thin woody branches
Swinglea glutinosa with many small green leaves grouped along thin textured woody branches
Swinglea glutinosa white flower among lush green leaves close up plant view
Swinglea glutinosa white flower nestled between dense green waxy textured oval leaves
Swinglea glutinosa tree with dark brown trunk and abundant dense green leaves
Swinglea glutinosa tree trunk with dense canopy of many green leaves


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