Plant Type

Tree

 

Height Range

25-40'

 

Flower Color

Pink, Red

 

Flower Season

Fall

 

Leaf Color

Light Green

 

Bark Color

Green

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Medium

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Clay

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Basic

 

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Seascape, Spanish, Tropical

 

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Showy Flowers, Specimen

 

Seasonal Interest

Fall

 

Location Uses

Background, Foundation, Patio

 

Special Uses

Shade Tree

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

This deciduous tree grows to 30' x 25' and has a trunk covered in cone-shaped thorns. It produces showy pink to red flowers in the fall and needs occasional deep watering with good drainage. Leaves drop during autumn flowering. Native to Brazil and Argentina.

Frost tolerant to 26 F. Look for selections that offer a variety of flower colors.