Description

• Divi-divi is a leguminous tree or large shrub.
• It grows up to 30 ft tall, often much less. Its shape is very contorted in its native exposed coastal sites.
• In other environments it grows into a low dome shape with a clear sub canopy space.
• Leaves are double-compound, with 5-10 pairs of side-stalks, each with 15-25 pairs of leaflets. The individual leaflets are 7 mm long and 2 mm broad.

Uses

• The pods provide tannin and a black dye used in the tanning industry and for ink.
• The pods also have medicinal properties.
• The hard, dark coloured wood is used for carpentry.