The Guancaste Tree from Costa Rica, is a majestic and beautifully shaped tree prized for its shade giving branches and plentiful seeds with germination rates of nearly 100%. Guanacaste seedlings then grow rapidly, often reaching over one meter in height in their first year of life. These aggressive reproductive characteristics may be beneficially exploited in reforestation projects; Sometimes considered an invasive species. Its roots are strong and the larger trees may damage nearby structures.