Botanical Name: Lagunaria patersonii
Common Name: Cow itch tree Type of Plant: dicot: tree Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape a very erect, single-trunked plant, which develops a narrow pyramidal or oval canopy in youth which broadens with age; lateral branches are mostly ascending and fairly close to the central trunk Height 20-40'(50') Spread 1/2-1/2 Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun: grows poorly in shade Soil tolerates most: prefers a well-draining habitat Hardiness hardy (zones 13, 15-24): thrives in warm coastal locations Morphology: Leaves pinnate, alternate, oblong-ovate; 2-4" long, dark green and roughened above, whitish-gray underneath and tomentose; rounded at base Flowers rose-pink, hibiscus-like, 1-1/2"-2" diameter; solitary in the leaf axils; late spring - summer Fruit an ovoid capsule: 1" long w/rough, tomentose surface Propagation: seed Usage: a vertical accent for its narrow form and attractive foliage; often used as a background or large screen; a large tub plant; suitable for subtropical, informal-style landscapes Landscape Care: Watering an occasional deep soak; the plant becomes drought tolerant after established Fertilizing little is required after established Pruning as a tree, head high when young; not much required Pests/Diseases aphids, sooty mold Special Conditions/Other Origin: Australia/South Pacific Family: Malvaceae Notes: |
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