Chiranthodendron pentadactylon
MONKEY'S HAND TREE, DEVIL'S HAND TREE
Malvaceae-Bombacoideae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 9b-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, second line salt wind
15m
Plant habit
 
10m

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Origins: Mexico, Central America

Other Botanical Names: Chiranthodendron platanoides, Cheirostemon apetalum, C. platanoides

Other Common Names: Mexican Hand Tree

 
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Chiranthodendron pentadactylon
MONKEY'S HAND TREE, DEVIL'S HAND TREE
Malvaceae-Bombacoideae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 9b-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, second line salt wind
15m
Plant habit
 
10m

FEATURES

Flowers: red

Flowering Time: late spring to early summer

Leaves: mid green

Ornamental Fruit: star shaped


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & coastal designs

Uses: shade tree

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: nectar






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