Family: Bignoniaceae (big-no-nih-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Crescentia (kress-EN-tee-uh) (Info)
Species: cujete
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Category:
Trees
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Height:
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Spacing:
Unknown - Tell us
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Danger:
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Pollen may cause allergic reaction
N/A
Bloom Color:
Pale Green
Bloom Time:
Unknown - Tell us
Foliage:
Deciduous
Shiny/Glossy-Textured
Other details:
May be a noxious weed or invasive
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
This plant is suitable for growing indoors
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
This plant may be considered a protected species; check before digging or gathering seeds
This plant is monocarpic
This plant is fire-retardant
This plant is resistant to deer
Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are good for drying and preserving
Provides winter interest
Suitable for growing in containers
Soil pH requirements:
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
From woody stem cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
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