5 Seeds Chloroxylon swietenia Ceylon Satinwood Tree

Chloroxylon swietenia, commonly known as Ceylon Satinwood, is a tropical hardwood tree prized for its dense, fine-grained timber with a rich golden sheen. Its glossy pinnate foliage forms an attractive rounded canopy, making it a stately choice for warm-climate landscapes and collectors of rare tropical trees.

This species suits ornamental planting in tropical and subtropical gardens, where it can serve as a shade or specimen tree. It also works in bonsai culture and large container growing when given warmth and bright light. Growth is moderate to slow, eventually developing a sturdy trunk and elegant, evergreen canopy.

Species: Chloroxylon swietenia
Type: Tropical hardwood tree
Plant_Habit: Upright, rounded evergreen canopy
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-draining, sandy to loamy
Zones: 10-11
Germination: Sow on moist, well-draining medium at 70-85F; keep warm and lightly covered
Sowing: Surface sow and press gently; do not bury deeply
Spacing: 15-20 feet apart
Notes: Warmth and consistent moisture support reliable germination