Cestrum Species
Cestrumpsittacinum

Family: Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Cestrum (SES-trum)
Species: psittacinum (sit-uh-SIGN-um)

Category
Shrubs

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

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)

Where to Grow

Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings

Seed Collecting