Alstonia Species, Blackboard Tree, Devil Tree
Alstonia scholaris
| Family: | Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Alstonia (al-STON-ee-uh) (Info) |
| Species: | scholaris |
Category:
Trees
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage:
Smooth
Textured
Foliage Color:
Height:
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing:
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Where to Grow:
Danger:
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color:
Pale Green
Bloom Characteristics:
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Mid Fall
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting:
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Grenoble, Rhône-Alpes
Gardeners' Notes:
No details have been posted.
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