Haematoxylum Species, Blackwood, Bloodwood Tree, Campechy Wood, Logwood Casha, Spiny Tree
Haematoxylumcampechianum

Family: Caesalpiniaceae (ses-al-pin-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Haematoxylum (hem-at-oh-ZY-lum)
Species: campechianum (kan-pech-ee-AY-num)

Category
Shrubs
Trees
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Textured

Foliage Color

Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Spacing

Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color
Pale Yellow

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored