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Propagation Methods: From hardwood cuttings By air layering
Seed Collecting: Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
On Jul 10, 2008, Tetrazygia from Miami, FL (Zone 10b) wrote:
A gorgeous, South Florida native (the entire genus is native to the tropical and subtropical Americas). They are common in coastal landscaping and can grow into magnificent trees, or grow as an epiphyte on another tree or wall. The common name "Autograph Tree" comes from the bruising on the leaves after they are etched into. Names or words are left clearly visible and these leaves will stay on the tree for a few years.
On Aug 27, 2004, hawaiiGuy from Kailua Kona, HI wrote:
Aloha, there is also a nice yellow variegated variety of this tree that is totally stunning. A little slower growing and lower branching, but very nice up close and from a distance. These plants root very easily from new growth allowed to dry for a day. It self sows readily too and even will grow and thrive for years in branch unions of trees. For hedging, severe pruning to maintain compactness is needed occasionally. Tree form or hedge, it is beautiful in bloom, always healthy, and has stunning large seed pods that open like a woodrose.
On Oct 16, 2003, palmbob from Tarzana, CA (Zone 9b) wrote:
I had one of these in my garden in a zone 9b and it did fine... occasionally if it got really frosty a few leaves would be damaged, but no problems. It's a pretty fast grower and has large, succulent leaves. It makes a great shade tree, too... hardly needs any sun at all. If you visit Hawaii, you'll see these growing all over the place.
On Oct 16, 2003, Terry from Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) wrote:
Salt- and drought-tolerant, Clusia rosea is sometimes called "Autograph Tree" because you can etch your name or initials onto one of the thick, leathery leaves.
Regional...
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
Thousand Oaks, California Boca Raton, Florida (2 reports) Bradenton, Florida Fort Lauderdale, Florida Miami, Florida (2 reports) Oldsmar, Florida Venice, Florida West Palm Beach, Florida Kailua Kona, Hawaii
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