Family: Lauraceae
Genus: Cryptocarya (krip-toh-KAIR-ya) (Info)
Species: alba (AL-buh) (Info)
Synonym:Cryptocarya rubra
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Category:
Trees
Height:
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing:
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Hardiness:
Unknown - Tell us
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Danger:
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color:
Pale Green
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Foliage:
Evergreen
Aromatic
Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Scarify seed before sowing
Seed Collecting:
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
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