Family: Bignoniaceae

Jamaica oak is a semi-deciduous tree. It has a large and open crown and can grow up to 75 feet tall. It puts on a spectacular display when in flower, although the bloom time is short.

Sadly, Jamaica oak was overexploited for timber in the Caribbean, and now it’s rare in many regions.

Plant Uses:

• Ornamental
• Woodworking

Plant Dangers:

• No dangers

High Risk Traits:

• Highly suited to tropical/subtropical climates.
  
• Already naturalized outside native range.
  
• Viable, wind-dispersed seeds.
  
• Early reproduction (6 months to flower).
  
• High seed production.
  
• Tolerates cutting/resprouts easily.

Low Risk Traits:

• Not reported as a weed.
  
• No allelopathy, toxicity, or pest hosting.
  
• Not shade tolerant.
  
• Limited soil adaptability.
  
• No persistent seed bank.