Lonchocarpus Species, Greenheart, Lilac Tree, Lancepod

Lonchocarpusviolaceus

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lonchocarpus (lon-ko-KAR-pus)
Species
violaceus (vy-oh-LAH-see-us)
Synonym
Lonchocarpus violaceus var. violaceus
Robinia violacea
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Spacing
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
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)
Bloom Color
Lavender
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Trees
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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

Rancho Palos Verdes, California

Miami, Florida(2 reports)

Naples, Florida

West Palm Beach, Florida

Ahuimanu, Hawaii

Heeia, Hawaii

Kaneohe, Hawaii

Waikane, Hawaii

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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| October 2012 | neutral

This plant is native to the Yucatan (Mexico). It grows perfectly fine on lime stone, hence calcine soil pH appears to be fine.
Flo...Read More

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Miami, FL (Zone 10b) | July 2008 | positive

Such a great, small tree. Mine flower for three weeks around September or October and the bees come like crazy! The pea-like, purple fl...Read More

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