Botanical Name: Cestrum elegans (Cestrum purpureum)
Common Name: Red cestrum Type of Plant: dicot: shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape few to several erect, slender, arching stems – forms a loose, open canopy, tends to become rank and top-heavy without regular pruning Height 6-10' Spread 4-8' Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors prefers partial sun, tolerates full Soil prefers well-draining, moist soils – tolerates most Hardiness some frost (zones 13, 17, 19-24) Morphology: Leaves pinnate, alternate, narrow-ovate, 3-5" long, 1-1 1/2" wide, short-petioled, slightly pubescent underside Flowers red to burgundy tubular flowers in terminal clusters, individual blooms 3/4-1" long Fruit fleshy, maroon-purple berry, 1/4", poisonous Propagation: seed, softwood cuttings Usage: tall filler, loose screen, background - best in warm sheltered area with damp soil – tropical landscapes Landscape Care: Watering regular to heavy watering preferred Fertilizing 2-3 times a year Pruning head back lightly and frequently for compactness Pests/Diseases buffalo treehoppers (worst in spring) Special Conditions/Other good hummingbird attractor Origin: Mexico/Central America Family: Solanaceae Notes: |
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