Gmelina Species, Goomar Teak, Kashmir Tree, Malay Beechwood, White Teak
Gmelinaarborea

Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Gmelina (g-MEL-in-uh)
Species: arborea (ar-BOR-ee-uh)

Synonym:Gmelina sinuata

Category
Trees

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Deciduous

Foliage Color

Height
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked

Seed Collecting
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds