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Bird Catcher Tree, Papala Kepau

Pisoniabrunoniana

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Family
Nyctaginaceae (nyk-taj-i-NAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Pisonia (py-SO-nee-a)
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Species
brunoniana (brun-oh-nee-AH-na)
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Synonym
Heimerliodendron brunonianum
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Spacing
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 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
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time

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Category
Trees
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements

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Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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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
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional
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