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Plant Habit: Shrub
Tree
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Wet Mesic
Mesic
Dry Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 10b
Plant Height: 6 feet to 15 feet or more
Leaves: Evergreen
Broadleaf
Fruit: Other: Woody capsule containing many seeds. Seeds are coated with a sticky resinous substance.
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: White
Other: Aging to a cream-yellow.
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Underground structures: Taproot
Suitable Locations: Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree
Xeriscapic
Houseplant
Uses: Windbreak or Hedge
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Drought tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Cheesewood

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Location: Cypress Gardens, Florida
Photo by sedumzz
Discussion Threads about this plant
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Strikes me as Rhododendron/Azalea by purpleinopp Sep 20, 2021 7:53 PM 9

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