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Gyrocarpusamericanus

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Genus
Gyrocarpus (Ji-ro-kar-pus)
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Species
americanus (a-mer-ih-KAY-nus)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Hardiness

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Danger

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Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time

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Category
Shrubs
Trees
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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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

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting

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