Time to Bloom
- Typical flowering age: 3–5 years after planting
Timeline Breakdown
- Year 1–2: Establishment (root and canopy development)
- Year 3–5: First flowering begins
- Year 5–7: Regular flowering + fruiting (seed production starts)
- Year 8+: Full productivity (ideal for oil harvesting scale)
Factors That Affect Flowering Speed
- Sunlight: Full sun = faster flowering
- Soil: Well-drained sandy or coastal soils preferred
- Water: Moderate (drought-tolerant once established)
- Climate: Tropical coastal conditions accelerate growth
- Seed vs. seedling: Grafted or nursery-raised trees may flower earlier
Agroforestry Insight (for your plantations)
Tamanu is a medium-term yield tree, making it ideal to:
- Intercrop with fast-yield crops (ginger, turmeric, citronella)
- Pair with agarwood (Aquilaria malaccensis) for long-term value layering