Hairy-leaved Schrebera Plant Care

Hairy-leaved Schrebera (Schrebera swietenioides) belongs to the Oleaceae family within the Schrebera genus. Hairy-leaved Schrebera is native to India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia and Laos.

Hairy-leaved Schrebera displays a small to medium-sized tree growth habit, reaching up to 15 ft tall with a spread of approximately 10 ft. Hairy-leaved Schrebera produces small, fragrant white flowers in clusters.

Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Hairy-leaved Schrebera every 7–10 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established trees mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Hairy-leaved Schrebera thrives in partial shade to full sun.

Schrebera swietenioides tolerates temperatures of 60–85°F. Hairy-leaved Schrebera prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.

Rich, well-draining soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Hairy-leaved Schrebera to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Hairy-leaved Schrebera every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established trees in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.

Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.

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Choose a spot with partial shade to full sun and rich, well-draining soil with added compost for nutrients. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Hairy-leaved Schrebera is suited to USDA Zone 10b – 12b.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped trees in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

Hairy-leaved Schrebera can spread to about 10 ft (3 m) and reach about 15 ft (5 m) tall. Space plants about 10 ft (3 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

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Prune Hairy-leaved Schrebera while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the tree in one year.

Hairy-leaved Schrebera is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 10). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Hairy-leaved Schrebera can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings.

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Hairy-leaved Schrebera is susceptible to aphids, scale insects, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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Hairy-leaved Schrebera grows outdoors in USDA Zone 10b – 12b. It survives winters down to planting zone 10b. Hairy-leaved Schrebera is native to India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia and Laos. In cooler regions, grow Hairy-leaved Schrebera as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.