Ocotea moschata

Botanical Description

Ocotea moschata is an evergreen tree with a compact, narrow crown; it can grow up to 24 metres tall. The bole can be up to 75cm in diameter, with buttresses up to 90cm tall and 60cm wide[ 447 Title Common Trees of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands Publication Author Little E.L.; Wadsworth F.H. Publisher USDA, Forest Service; Washington. Year 1964 ISBN Description Contains detailed information, and usually an illustration, on 250 tree species, including both native and exotic species. ]. The tree yields an attractive timber and is commonly harvested from the wild.