Family: Clusiaceae / Guttiferae

Genus: Clusia

Species: rosea

Sample code: EGY-MBG-000584

English name: Autograph plant, Balsam Apple

Arabic name: كلوزيا روزيا ، نبات الاتوجراف

Native: Caribbean

Country: Caribbean

(PGR): Very rare

Evergreen small tree grows up to 75-9 m high  leaves 7-15 cm long,   thick, paddle-like, dull green above, olive green underneath, light green

autograph tree is usually grown for attractive foliage, showy flowers and fruits. wind resistant. it is excellent for seaside landscapes since is highly tolerant of salt and drought. used as a screen or hedge and is ideal for espalier.

Clusia retusa Poir

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Texture: Clay Dry Loam Moist Sandy

Fertility: High

Drainage: Well drained

Salinity: Intermediated

Water Sources: Moderate Water

Climates: Temperate

Lights: Full sun Partial shade

Propagation: Seeds and cuttings

Flowering time: All year-round, with a peak in summer.

Zone: 9 : 11

Status: Least concern Very rare

Life span: Perennial

Habits: Epiphyte Small tree

Sample Type: Cultivar Other

Collecting Sources: Botanical garden Other

Plant Uses: Coastal gardens Hedge Landscape Ornamental Windbreak

Plant Populations density: Very Rare

Vegetation types: Evergreen Evergreen tree Sub tropical

pH: Mild acid Mild alkaline Neutral