Plant Habit: | Tree Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 13 |
Plant Height: | 15 to 30 feet or more |
Plant Spread: | 8-10 feet |
Leaves: | Other: Blue green to dull green cylindrical, segmented stems. |
Fruit: | Showy Edible to birds Dehiscent Other: 3-4 inch globose fruits are green, ripening to pinkish-red to red. At maturity the fruit splits open revealing the white pulp embedded with numerous black seeds. |
Flowers: | Showy Nocturnal |
Flower Color: | White |
Bloom Size: | 5"-6" 6"-12" |
Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Flowering Tree |
Edible Parts: | Fruit |
Eating Methods: | Raw |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Other: Allow to callous over for 7-10 days before planting. |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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Are you certain this C. hildmannianus? by mcvansoest | May 23, 2016 10:09 PM | 0 |