Comocladia Species, Christmas Bush, Cock's Spur, Poison Ash

Comocladiadodonaea

Family
Anacardiaceae (an-a-kard-ee-AY-see-ee)
Species
dodonaea (doh-DOH-nee-uh)
Synonym
Comocladia angulosa
Comocladia ilicifolia
Comocladia tricuspidata
Dodonaea tricuspidata
Ilex dodonaea
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Textured
Height
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
Seed is poisonous if ingested
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Pollen may cause allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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Bartow, FL (Zone 9a) | November 2004 | negative

A native of the West Indies, this plant is sometimes sold as an ornamental. The dark green foliage is deeply toothed and the teeth have ...Read More

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