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Sideroxyloncelastrinum

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Genus
Sideroxylon (sy-der-oh-ZY-lon)
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Species
celastrinum (see-LASS-trin-um)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Spacing
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
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
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Pale Green
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Shrubs
Trees
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Soil pH requirements
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
By air layering
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Regional

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

Big Pine Key, Florida

Key Largo, Florida

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Big Pine Key, FL (Zone 11) | July 2011 | positive

Very dense wood. Fruit is a favorite of the endangered white-crowned pidgeon. Native to Florida Keys. Self seeds, drought tolerant, beware of spines.

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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | February 2007 | neutral

Saffron Plum Sideroxylon celastrinum is Native to Texas and other States.

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