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Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Cerbera (SER-ber-uh)

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Synonym

Cerbera linnaei

Cerbera Cerbera manghas var. mugfordii

Cerbera tanghin

Cerbera tanquin

Cerbera venenifera

Sun Exposure

Light Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

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