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Pittocaulon Species, Broomstick Tree, Palo, Paloloco

Pittocaulonpraecox

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Pittocaulon praecox by palmbob
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Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Pittocaulon (pit-oh-KAW-lon)
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Species
praecox (pray-koks)
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Synonym
Senecio praecox
Cineraria praecox
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness

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Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
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Category
Shrubs
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | August 2006 | neutral

The Pittocaulons are the Mexican Senecio 'trees', interesting natural bonsai 'trees' with showy deep yellow flowers in the spring (end of...Read More

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