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Chiococcaalba

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Genus

Chiococca (ky-oh-KOK-uh)

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Species

alba (AL-ba)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

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)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Pale Yellow

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Blooms repeatedly

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southeastgarden

Jacksonville, FL (Zone 9a) | September 2014 | positive

This plant ranges naturally up the Florida coast to Jacksonville, zone 9a. Plants from south Florida nurseries grow well for me in Jackso...Read More

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