Black Sweetwood
Nectandra membranacea
Family: Lauraceae
Black Sweetwood grows in partial shade and prefers rich moist soil. Water needs: Moderate.
How to Grow Black Sweetwood
Black Sweetwood growing information includes sunlight requirements of Partial shade, soil conditions listed as Rich moist soil with a soil pH of 5.5-7.0, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 10-12. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Black Sweetwood as 21-60 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/2 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 4-7 years.
Plant Overview
Black Sweetwood (Nectandra membranacea) is listed in the Lauraceae family and categorized as a tree with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-2145
- Family
- Lauraceae
- Plant type
- Tree
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Black Sweetwood is listed for partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Rich moist soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 10-12.
- Hardiness zones
- 10-12
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil
- Rich moist soil
- Soil pH
- 5.5-7.0
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 21-60 days and the seed depth is 1/2 inch. The listed time to maturity is 4-7 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 21-60 days
- Seed depth
- 1/2 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 4-7 years
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.