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Cochlospermum vitifolium

 
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Family: Bixaceae
Genus: Cochlospermum (koh-kloh-SPERM-um) (Info)
Species: vitifolium (vy-tee-FO-lee-um) (Info)

Category:
Trees
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Height:
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

Spacing:
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Bright Yellow

Bloom Time:
Mid Winter

Foliage:
Deciduous
Veined

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Flowers are good for cutting
Provides winter interest

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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Profile:

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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive ilima On Feb 25, 2006, ilima from Clyde/Fines Creek, NC
(Zone 5b) wrote:

The family of this tree in my reference books is Cochlospermaceae and is differentiated from Bixia by the palmately lobed leaves. Propagation of this tree has been easiest by root cuttings and suckers from roots near the soil surface.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Hana, Hawaii
Kihei, Hawaii



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