Erythrochiton Species

Erythrochitonbrasiliensis

Family
Rutaceae (roo-TAY-see-ee)
Species
brasiliensis (bra-sill-ee-EN-sis)
Synonym
Erythrochiton delitescens
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Textured
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 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)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Boca Raton, Florida

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Boca Raton, FL (Zone 10b) | October 2012 | positive

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