Overview

Pterocarpus marsupium is a plant with a upright habit in the genus Pterocarpus, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Pterocarpus marsupium grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include specimen tree.

About

Pterocarpus marsupium, commonly known as the Amboyna kino tree, is an upright deciduous tree belonging to the Fabaceae family. It thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Suitable as a specimen tree, it is hardy to UK zone H3 and is best propagated by seed or grafting. This tree is particularly notable in spring and summer, making it a distinctive addition to gardens with appropriate conditions.

About the genus

Pterocarpus is a pantropical tree genus in the Fabaceae family. It belongs to the subfamily Faboideae, and was recently assigned to the informal monophyletic Pterocarpus clade within the Dalbergieae. Most species of Pterocarpus yield valuable timber traded as padauk, usually pronounced or ; other common names are Mukwa (Africa) or Narra (Asia).

Wikipedia contributors, "Pterocarpus", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Pterocarpus

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Pterocarpus

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H3

Plant details

Pterocarpus marsupium size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Upright

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Specimen tree

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Pterocarpus marsupium

Propagation

Seed, grafting

Pest resistance

Susceptible to aphids

Disease resistance

Susceptible to powdery mildew

Frequently asked questions