Ochrosia Species, Kopsia

Ochrosiaelliptica

Family
Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Ochrosia (oh-KROH-zee-uh)
Species
elliptica (ee-LIP-tih-kuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Smooth
Textured
Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Spacing
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Red
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Boca Raton, Florida

Islamorada, Florida

Key Largo, Florida

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Bartow, FL (Zone 9a) | February 2007 | negative

A native of Australia, this species is listed in Florida (USA) as a
"Category II Invasive exotic"
...those plants that have...Read More

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Tennille, GA (Zone 8b) | May 2003 | neutral

Ochrosia is a member of the Oleander, frangipani and vinca family. It is a small evergreen tree with leathery leaves. It produces an inte...Read More

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