Torchwood

Amyrismadrensis

Family
Rutaceae (roo-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Amyris (AM-ir-iss)
Species
madrensis (ma-DREN-sis)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Textured
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
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)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Houston, Texas

New Braunfels, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

1
positive
1
neutral
0
negative
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Houston, TX (Zone 9b) | April 2016 | positive

This has survived for 3 years situated in morning sun & deep afternoon shade. It has grown very slowly, and taken light frost without da...Read More

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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | November 2006 | neutral

Torchwood, Amyris madrensis is Endemic to Texas.

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