Elaeodendron laneanum
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| Elaeodendron laneanum |
Elaeodendron laneanum, the Bermuda Olivewood, is a large tree that is endemic to the islands of Bermuda, which was found in the sub-tropical forests that used to cover the islands. But now they are only found in the sub-tropical oasis such as in Spittal pond. E. laneanum can grow anywhere from 25 - 40 feet tall, with 1 - 2.5 inch long and 0.5 to 1.5 inch wide leaves. The leaves are also a deep green colour when they are older and a bright green colour when they are younger. E. laneanum flowers in late spring and early summer and produces a small 0.25 to 0.5 inch long ovate berry that is an olive colour.
The Bermuda Olivewood did not have very much use in Bermuda's history, although it played a huge part in it. It has huge boughs that are highly woody. The crown is naturally grown into a sphere shape. E. laneanum is often used as an ornamental tree, lining streets in Hamilton, Bermuda and provide shade in the Botanical gardens in Hamilton.
