Haematoxylum Species, Blackwood, Bloodwood Tree, Campechy Wood, Logwood Casha, Spiny Tree

Haematoxylumcampechianum

Family
Caesalpiniaceae (ses-al-pin-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Haematoxylum (hem-at-oh-ZY-lum)
Species
campechianum (kan-pech-ee-AY-num)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Textured
Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 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
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Trees
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Grenoble, Rhône-Alpes

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(Zone 10a) | March 2009 | positive

Haematoxylum campechianum or spiny tree is a great healing shrub native to Mexico. I grew 3 plants easily from seed in New Delhi, India. ...Read More

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