Plant Habit: | Tree |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F) |
Plant Height: | 8 - 30 feet |
Leaves: | Other: Dry season deciduous. Top leaf surface is smooth while the reverse is covered with golden-yellow hairs. |
Fruit: | Showy Edible to birds Other: 1/4 to 1/2 inch downy, white egg-shaped drupes containing small flat seeds. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Yellow |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Summer Other: May bloom sporadically at other times of the year. |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Suitable Locations: | Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree |
Uses: | Shade Tree |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant Salt tolerant |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |