Overview

Terminalia ferdinandiana is a tree trees in the genus Terminalia, part of the Combretaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Terminalia ferdinandiana grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1b. Suggested uses include specimen tree and shade tree.

About

Terminalia ferdinandiana, commonly known as billy goat plum or manmohpan, is a deciduous tree in the Combretaceae family. It thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect with fertile, well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Suitable as a specimen or shade tree, it is best grown in conditions protected from harsh elements, reflecting its H1b hardiness rating in the UK. Interest in this tree is primarily during spring and summer, and it can be propagated by seed or semi-ripe cuttings.

About the genus

Terminalia is a genus of large trees of the flowering plant family Combretaceae, comprising nearly 300 species distributed in tropical regions of the world. The genus name derives from the Latin word terminus, referring to the fact that the leaves appear at the very tips of the shoots.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Terminalia

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H1b

Plant details

Terminalia ferdinandiana size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Trees

Habit

Tree

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Specimen tree, shade tree

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Terminalia ferdinandiana

Propagation

Seed, semi-ripe cuttings

Pest resistance

Susceptible to aphids

Disease resistance

Susceptible to root rot if overwatered

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