How to grow Amber Tree

Hymenaea courbaril

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Growing Amber tree from seed

Requires scarification before planting, cut with a knife along the edges.

Soak seed for 12 hours before planting.

Germination can take up to 40 days to occur. Keep seeds moist (but not dripping wet) and provide lots of light. Germination can be accelerated by using bottom heat.

Soil temperature should be kept higher than 20°C / 68°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Amber tree

When seeds get their second set of proper leaves, transplant into 5" pots.

Ensure that temperatures are mild (minimum night temperatures should be around 15°C / 59°F) and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Amber tree is a tender plant.

How long does Amber tree take to grow?

These estimates for how long Amber tree takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

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Amber tree Etymology

The term Amber Tree comes from the trees tendency to produce a thick orange resin that easily converts to amber over millions of years.

Amber tree Folklore & Trivia

This tree is not planted along streets because it may shed large branches and cause damages.¹

Other names for Amber tree

Jatobá, Guapinol, Brazilian cherry, South american cherry, South american locust, Stinking toe, Brazilian copal

Hymenaea courbaril L.

Footnotes

¹ Herbs – by Lesley Bramness