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Monkey Comb

Pithecocteniumcynanchoides

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Family

Bignoniaceae (big-no-nih-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Pithecoctenium (pith-ee-kok-TEE-nee-um)

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Species

cynanchoides (sy-nan-CHO-id-ees)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Evergreen

Deciduous

Textured

Height

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

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

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

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popper1

Lakeland, FL (Zone 10a) | December 2013 | positive

Nice woody climber from South America. Has some cold hardiness but not sure how much, might be worth a go in zone 8. Tropical looking...Read More

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