Plant Habit: | Tree |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F) |
Plant Height: | 5 feet to 12 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
Flower Color: | Green White Other: Greenish-yellow buds open to near-white or cream blooms with a greenish tint. |
Bloom Size: | 6"-12" |
Flower Time: | Year Round |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Suitable Locations: | Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree |
Uses: | Flowering Tree |
Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Toxicity: | Other: parts of plant toxic if ingested |
Propagation: Seeds: | Start indoors Other info: Sow as soon as possible as they don't remain viable long |
Propagation: Other methods: | Other: softwood cuttings |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |