Description

Medium sized, ultra-tropical tree from 30-50ft.

Hardiness

It cannot tolerate any cold and will defoliate at temperatures below 40F.

Growing Environment

It grows best in humid conditions with plentiful water year-round. It is not adapted to climates with long dry seasons.

Propagation

By seed, and by grafting. Seeds remain viable for 7-10 days. Seedling trees take 10-20 years to fruit.

Uses

Fruits are generally eaten fresh.

Native Range

Native to Malaysia and the Philippines. The langsat is cultivated throughout Southeast Asia and is grown commercially.

Related Species

Meliaceae
	Azadirachta indica Neem		Lansium domesticum Langsat
	Sandoricum borneensis Sandoricum borneensis		Sandoricum koetjape Santol
	Swietenia mahogani Mahogany