Sterculia foetida is a soft-wooded tree that can grow up to 35 metres (115 feet) tall. [2] Common names for the plant are the bastard poon tree, Java olive tree, hazel sterculia, wild almond tree, and skunk tree. [2][3][4]

Sterculia foetida (Java olive); Fruit maturing from green to red. Ala Moana Beach Park, Oahu, Hawaii. March 2008.

The Java-olive occurs in seasonally dry areas of the Old World tropics. It is occasionally cultivated in Hawai'i, but is best admired from afar when flowering because of the offensive smell.

Aug 10, 2023 · Sterculia Foetida, or Java Olive, is a tall and elegant tree originating in North Australia and East Africa and is the right addition to your flourishing garden.

May 17, 2023 · Sterculia foetida is a tree native to the tropical regions of east Africa, tropical Asia and Australia. It is reported as invasive in Cuba. Although initially reported as invasive for Brazil, it has since been clarified that the species is not considered as an invasive in the country.

Sterculia foetida is a soft wooded tree that can grow up to 35 metres (115 ft.) tall. It was described in 1753 by Carl Linnaeus. Common names for the plant are the bastard poon tree, java olive tree, hazel sterculia, and wild almond tree.

The Java Olive, also known as the “Java Sterculia” or “Wild Almond,” is a tropical deciduous tree belonging to the Sterculiaceae family. This remarkable plant is native to Southeast Asia but has also been introduced to various tropical and subtropical regions worldwide.

Plant database entry for Java Olive (Sterculia foetida) with 5 images, one comment, and 38 data details.

Apr 15, 2018 · Other popular common names of the plant are Bastard Poon Tree, Great Sterculia, Hazel Sterculia, Wild Almond, Poom Tree, java olive tree, wild almond tree. This multi-purpose tree is often harvested from the wild, providing a popular food, as well as medicines and a range of materials for local use.

Sterculia foetida Java Olive Planting Information Growth Habit: Medium tree, deciduous, wide crown Plant Size: Up to 40m tall Temperature Preferences: Can tolerate brief temperature drops to 0, prefers 20-35C Light Preferences: Full sun Water Requirements: Somewhat drought tolerant