Hevea Species, Brazilian Rubber Tree, Para Rubber Tree, Seringueira, Sharinga Tree
Heveabrasiliensis

Family: Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Hevea (HEE-vee-uh)
Species: brasiliensis (bra-sill-ee-EN-sis)

Category
Trees

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

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

Spacing
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color
Chartreuse (yellow-green)

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements
4.5 or below (very acidic)
4.6 to 5.0 (highly acidic)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

Seed Collecting
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible