Siam Rosewood, Thailand Rosewood

Dalbergia cochinchinensis

Physical Characteristics

Dalbergia cochinchinensis is an evergreen Tree growing to 25 m (82ft) by 20 m (65ft) at a slow rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. The flowers are pollinated by Insects. It can fix Nitrogen. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

Southeast Asia - Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam.

Habitats

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known