Entandrophragma angolense, commonly known as edinam or gedu nohor, is a deciduous tree belonging to the Meliaceae family. It thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil with neutral pH and moderate moisture. Hardy to UK zone H4, this tree is valued for its timber, which is used in furniture, joinery, veneer, and plywood. Propagation is achieved by seed or cutting, with the tree showing seasonal interest in spring and summer.

Entandrophragma angolense (edinam) is a deciduous tree hardy to H4, ideal for timber and furniture, thriving in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil.

Entandrophragma angolense

Guarea guidonia is a species of flowering plant in the family Meliaceae. It ranges from Cuba and Honduras south to Argentina.

Guarea guidonia (alligator wood) is a hardy H4 specimen tree for full sun, offering spring and summer interest in UK gardens.

Guarea guidonia

Melia dubia is a spreading branched deciduous cultivar of the Melia genus, belonging to the Meliaceae family. It thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Suitable for conservatories and greenhouses, it is hardy to UK zone H5. Propagation is by sowing seed in spring or rooting softwood cuttings with bottom heat in summer. This cultivar is of interest during the spring and summer seasons.

Melia dubia thrives in full sun, is hardy to RHS H5, and adds interest to conservatories and greenhouses in spring and summer.

Melia dubia

Owenia acidula, commonly known as emu apple, is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree from the genus Owenia. It thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H4, this tree is suitable as a specimen or shade tree, offering interest during spring and summer. Propagation is possible by seed or cuttings.

Emu apple (Owenia acidula) is a hardy evergreen tree ideal as a specimen or shade tree, flowering in spring and summer in full sun.

Owenia acidula

Swietenia mahogani is a deciduous tree cultivated primarily for its timber and used as a specimen in large sites. It belongs to the genus Swietenia in the Meliaceae family and has its main seasonal interest in spring and summer. In cultivation it prefers full sun and a neutral loam that drains freely, and it benefits from a south-facing, sheltered position in the UK. It is rated H4, meaning average hardiness across much of the country.

Deciduous tree grown for timber and as a specimen; requires full sun, neutral loam, well-drained soil and a south-facing, sheltered spot.

Swietenia is a genus of trees in the chinaberry family, Meliaceae. It occurs natively in the Neotropics, from southern Florida, the Caribbean, Mexico and Central America south to Bolivia.

Swietenia mahogani

American mahogany tree (Swietenia mahogani) | Timber

Synoum is a monotypic genus of evergreen tree belonging to the family Meliaceae. It is endemic to Australia where it is found along the eastern sub-tropical to tropical coast, usually on the margins of rainforests, in Queensland and New South Wales.

Synoum glandulosum (bastard rosewood) is an evergreen houseplant thriving in full sun, ideal for spring and summer interest in UK homes.