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On Nov 16, 2007, Todd82TA from Fort Lauderdale, FL wrote:
It's a fun tree to grow from seed. The people giving it a negative are just being haters. This tree is awesome. If properly cared for, it's a very elegant looking tree. The pods are very unique and provide interest to the tree. In a proportionally correct yard, this tree can make an excellent focal-point to the landscape.
This is an invasive species that will grow from a trunk that has been chopped into 2' sections. It is prohibited from being planted by many cities in Florida (Orlando, for one).
On Jun 10, 2004, MotherNature4 from Bartow, FL (Zone 9a) wrote:
This is a fast growing and has interesting seed pods that look like black ears. Unfortunately it is a trashy tree with many unwanted seedlings. We are in central Florida where the tree is fairly common.
On May 17, 2004, palmbob from Tarzana, CA (Zone 9b) wrote:
Massive tree with huge grey trunk- some get trunks that are easily 20' in circumference. Loses leaves in dry season exposing ear-shaped seed-pods. Has twisted, spreading branches. Tree I saw in Hawaii was exceptionally huge (about 80-100' tall) and took up a huge part of the acreage of this park. Don't know when the dry season in Hawaii is (is there one?) but it's not May so didn't get to see the pods. Native of Central to S America
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This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
2 members have or want this plant for trade.
