5 Seeds Holoptelea integrifolia Jungle Cork Tree Tropical Shade Tree

Holoptelea integrifolia, commonly called the Jungle Cork Tree, is a fast-growing tropical shade tree valued for its wide, spreading canopy and reliable performance in warm climates. Its broad green leaves and sturdy trunk make it a practical choice for large gardens, avenues, and landscape plantings where a substantial shade tree is desired.

Beyond its ornamental value, the tree is grown for its durable wood and for the light corky texture of its bark, and it performs well as a specimen or shade tree in tropical and subtropical settings. The seeds offered here are intended for propagation by growers familiar with warm-climate tree cultivation.
Species: Holoptelea integrifolia
Variety: Not applicable
Type: Tropical shade tree
Plant_Habit: Large deciduous tree with a broad, spreading canopy
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-draining, tolerates a range of soil types
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 10 to 11
Germination: Sow seeds in a warm, moist, well-draining medium and keep consistently damp until sprouts appear
Sowing: Surface sow and press lightly into the medium, do not bury deeply
Spacing: 20 to 30 feet between trees
Notes: Fast-growing tropical tree best suited to frost-free climates