Terminalia ivorensis (Black Afara)

Terminalia ivorensis (Black Afara) yellow spikes and green leaves in a close up plant shot.
Terminalia ivorensis (Black Afara) yellow spikes rising above wide green leaves on a thin branch.

Botanical name: Terminalia ivorensis

Common name: Black Afara

Family: Combretaceae

Origin: Western Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Large tree taller than 20 ftSmall tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Large or medium tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 20 ft or more
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
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; large gardens
Deciduous plantFoliage: Deciduous
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One of the principle timbers of west Africa, it is widely harvested from the wild and has been introduced into many other tropical countries as a promising timber plantation species. It is also cultivated as a shade tree in cacao plantations.

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