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Paradise Tree

Simarouba glauca

The Paradise Tree is a tall and beautiful tree that grows in warm places. It has shiny green leaves and can produce small fruits that are loved by birds and other animals.

Habitat: Tropical forests

Appearance

The Paradise Tree is a tall, stately tree with a straight trunk and a dense, rounded crown. It has bright green, pinnate leaves and small, yellowish-white flowers that develop into distinctive oval, purplish-black fruits.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderSapindalesFamilySimaroubaceaeGenusSimarouba
Paradise Tree
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Paradise Tree

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Even its bitter fruit pulp can be used to make natural insect repellents!

Indigenous people have long used its bark to create traditional medicines.

Its seeds yield a special oil once prized as "botanical olive oil"!

The wood of this tree is very durable and naturally resistant to pests!

Special abilities

Ability

Drought Survivor

Paradise Tree can thrive in dry conditions because its deep roots tap into underground water sources, helping it survive droughts.

Ability

Seed Spreader

Paradise Tree has brightly colored fruits that attract birds, helping it scatter its seeds far and wide to grow new trees.

Ability

Natural Protector

Paradise Tree can produce bitter compounds in its bark and leaves, which deter hungry herbivores and pests.

Measurements & details

Height
1500-2000 cm
Spread
500-1000 cm
Flower Size
0.5-1 cm
Bloom Season
Late Winter to Spring
Edible
No
Toxicity
Mild
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

eaten by

Clay-colored Thrush

Turdus grayi

disperses seeds by eating fruit

pollinates

European Honey Bee

Apis mellifera

collects nectar from flowers

shelters

Virginia Opossum

Didelphis virginiana

rests in its branches

pollinates

Bananaquit

Coereba flaveola

sips nectar from flowers

Traits

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always be careful around trees and watch where you step.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Paradise Tree?

1500-2000 cm

How wide does Paradise Tree spread?

500-1000 cm

How big are the flowers on Paradise Tree?

0.5-1 cm

When does Paradise Tree bloom?

Late Winter to Spring

Is Paradise Tree edible?

No

Is Paradise Tree toxic?

Mild

What is Paradise Tree's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Paradise Tree pollinated?

Insect

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