Mahogany Plant
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I am Mahogany, the noble timber tree. My straight trunk and glossy leaves stand tall, while my reddish-brown wood is valued for furniture, carvings, and shipbuilding. I thrive in warm climates, offering farmers a long-term investment and artisans a premium material.
I am a tropical hardwood tree producing durable reddish-brown timber.
Native to the Caribbean, Central and South America; cultivated in India and Southeast Asia.
Water weekly when young; drought-tolerant once mature.
Requires full sun.
Thrives in 25–35°C; sensitive to frost.
Plant in deep, well-drained soil; spacing 8–10 meters apart.
Minimal; compost annually for young trees.
Botanical name: Swietenia mahagoni / Swietenia macrophylla; Family: Meliaceae.
Non-toxic; not used as fodder.
Moderate; large canopy reduces dust.
Provides premium timber for furniture, flooring, and carvings; valued for durability and beauty.
Susceptible to shoot borers and fungal rot; requires pest monitoring.
Can live 60–100 years; harvestable timber in 25–30 years.
Everyday 8:30AM to 6:30PM
Akola, Road, Badnera, Amravati, Maharashtra 444701