MAHOGANY

Swietenia mahagoni

30 to 60 feet

Fast rate of growth

Full sun

Moderate salt tolerance; very good drought tolerance

Zones 10 to 11

Medium to large tree with a stout trunk and a wide, round crown;

briefly deciduous, delicate compound leaves that make excellent mulch;

and large, conspicuous egg-shaped fruit.

An excellent, long-lived shade tree.