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Madhuca Species, Butter Nut Tree

Madhucalongifolia var. latifolia

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Genus

Madhuca (MAH-dhuk-a)

Info

Synonym

Bassia latifolia

Illipe latifolia

Madhuca indica

Madhuca latifolia

Vidoricum latifolium

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Smooth

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Pale Green

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Summer/Early Fall

Other Details

Category

Annuals

Shrubs

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual

Bloom Characteristics

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

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

By dividing the rootball

From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

From seed; direct sow after last frost

Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Seed Collecting

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

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