Gaub Tree (Diospyros malabarica)
Diospyros malabarica, the Gaub Tree, is a large evergreen tree from Southeast Asia and Australia, valued for its edible fruit and timber.
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Soil
Well-draining, fertile loamy or sandy soil. Tolerates a range of soil types but dislikes waterlogged conditions.
Temperature
Thrives in warm temperatures.
Habitat
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Fertilizer
Feed with balanced fertilizer during growing season.
Care Requirements
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Afternoon shade beneficial in hot climates.
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Reduce watering slightly in cooler months.
Well-draining, fertile loamy or sandy soil. Tolerates a range of soil types but dislikes waterlogged conditions.
Thrives in warm temperatures.
Ideal range 20-30 °C.
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Feed with balanced fertilizer during growing season.
Reduce feeding in winter.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Category
Fruit, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
15-25 m
Spread
8-12 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
None
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Simple, opposite, ovate to elliptic
Flower Size
1-1.5 cm
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderEricales
- familyEbenaceae
- genusDiospyros
- speciesDiospyros malabarica
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
Yes