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Phytolaccabogotensis

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Genus

Phytolacca (fy-toh-LAK-uh)

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Species

bogotensis (bo-go-TEN-sis)

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Synonym

Phytolacca australis

Phytolacca bogotensis var. australis

Phytolacca micrantha

Phytolacca parviflora

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

This plant is resistant to deer

Height

30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

Spacing

30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

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

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

Other Details

Gardener's Notes:

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positive

neutral

negative

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