Planchonia careya
COCKY APPLE
Lecythidaceae

 
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Plant type: semi-deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
6m
Plant habit
 
5m

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Origins: Australia, NT, QLD, WA

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Planchonia careya
COCKY APPLE
Lecythidaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: semi-deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
6m
Plant habit
 
5m

FEATURES

Flowers: white & pink

Flowering Time: late spring

Edibility: edible fruit


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits bush & tropical designs

Uses: shade tree, street tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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