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Castela emoryi

 
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Family: Simaroubaceae
Genus: Castela (KAS-tel-uh) (Info)
Species: emoryi (EM-or-ee) (Info)

Synonym:Holacantha emoryi

Category:
Shrubs
Trees

Height:
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing:
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color:
Red
Brown/Bronze

Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Foliage:
Unknown - Tell us

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

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:

No positives
2 neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral Ruielu On Nov 13, 2009, Ruielu from Sedona, AZ wrote:

I see this plant all around the Sedona area and would like to know where I can buy one. They are really beautiful and unusual especially in the higher areas.

Neutral Xenomorf On Apr 5, 2005, Xenomorf from Valley of the Sun, AZ (Zone 9b) wrote:

This plant has NO leaves, only thorns.

Regional...

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

Phoenix, Arizona
Sedona, Arizona
Tonto Basin, Arizona



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