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Avicenniamarina

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Family
Acanthaceae (ah-kanth-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Avicennia (av-ih-SEN-ee-uh)
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Species
marina (mar-EE-nuh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Danger

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Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Trees
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional
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