Amazonia tree Plant Care

Amazonia tree (Terminalia amazonia) belongs to the Combretaceae family within the Terminalia genus. Amazonia tree is native to North America and South America and has been used for commercial logging. Amazonia tree is also known as Almendrillo.

Amazonia tree displays a tall, spreading tree growth habit, reaching up to 50 ft tall with a spread of approximately 30 ft. Amazonia tree produces small, inconspicuous flowers in clusters.

Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Amazonia tree every 7–14 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.

Amazonia tree thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Terminalia amazonia tolerates temperatures of 60–85°F. Amazonia tree prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.

Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Amazonia tree to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Amazonia tree 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 full sun to partial shade and well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Amazonia tree 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.

Amazonia tree can spread to about 30 ft (9.1 m) and reach about 50 ft (15 m) tall. Space plants about 30 ft (9.1 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 Amazonia tree 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.

Amazonia tree 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.

Amazonia tree can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings.

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Amazonia tree is susceptible to aphids, caterpillars, scale insects. 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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Amazonia tree grows outdoors in USDA Zone 10b – 12b. It survives winters down to planting zone 10b. Amazonia tree is native to North America and South America and has been used for commercial logging. In cooler regions, grow Amazonia tree as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.