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Schimasuperba

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Family
Theaceae (tee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Schima (SKEE-ma)
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Species
superba (soo-PER-buh)
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Synonym
Schima confertiflora
Schima kangkoensis
Schima liukiuensis
Schima parviflora
Schima superba var. kangkoensis
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Textured
Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing
30-40 ft. (9-12 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)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Scarlet (dark red)
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Trees
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting

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