Albizia guachapele

Botanical Description

Albizia guachapele is a tree with a rounded, spreading crown; it usually grows 10 - 20 metres tall, exceptionally to 50 metres[ 731 Title A taxonomic study of Albizia (Leguminosae: Mimosoideae: Ingeae) in Mexico and Central America Publication Anales del Jardín Botánico de Madrid. Vol. 65(2): 255-305 Author Rico Arce M. De L.; Gale S.L.; Maxted N. Publisher Anales del Jardín Botánico de Madrid; Madrid. Year 2008 ISBN 0211-1322 Description A comprehensive treatment of the 12 species of Albizia found in Central America. ]. The tree grows rapidly and develops a large, well-formed bole with only insignificant buttresses[ 303 Title World Agroforesty Centre Publication Author Website http://www.worldagroforestry.org/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description An excellent online database of a huge range of trees giving very good information on each plant - its uses, ecology, identity, propagation, pests etc. , 341 Title South American Timbers: the Properties, Uses and Characteristics of 190 Species. Publication Author Bolza. E. & Christensen. F.J. Publisher Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization Year 1979 ISBN 0 643 02582 0 Description A very useful guide. ]. The tree produces a good quality timber with a high proportion of heartwood, it is widely appreciated within its native range where it is commonly harvested from the wild. The tree is also a source of dyestuff and is often left standing to provide shade in plantations when the forest is cleared for agriculture[ 303 Title World Agroforesty Centre Publication Author Website http://www.worldagroforestry.org/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description An excellent online database of a huge range of trees giving very good information on each plant - its uses, ecology, identity, propagation, pests etc. , 341 Title South American Timbers: the Properties, Uses and Characteristics of 190 Species. Publication Author Bolza. E. & Christensen. F.J. Publisher Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization Year 1979 ISBN 0 643 02582 0 Description A very useful guide. ].