Also known as Checker Tree · Chequer Tree · Chequer-Wood
Torminalis Clusii is a large deciduous tree native to the Mediterranean region, known for its attractive form and edible fruit.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers bright, indirect light. Tolerates some direct sun.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce in winter.
Well-drained loam
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers average room temperatures between 18-24°C. Avoid extreme cold.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed during growing season with diluted balanced fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top few centimeters of soil to dry out between waterings, especially during warmer months.
Reduce watering frequency in winter to prevent overhydration and root rot.
Prune to maintain shape and size, and to remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Light pruning can be done after flowering. For larger structural pruning, winter is the ideal time when the plant is dormant.
Propagate from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. Root the cuttings in a well-draining compost mixture in a warm, humid environment.
Alternatively, propagation can be done by seed, sown in spring.
Repot young plants annually in spring, and mature plants every 2-3 years. Use a well-draining potting mix. Ensure the new pot has adequate drainage holes to prevent waterlogging.
Repotting provides fresh nutrients and space for root growth.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Torminalis Clusii (Torminalis glaberrima)
Where Torminalis Clusii (Torminalis glaberrima) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Rosales |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Torminalis |
| Species | Torminalis glaberrima |
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