Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

 

Height Range

6-12'

 

Flower Color

Yellow

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Low, Medium, Extra in Summer

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam

 

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

Poisonous

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Tropical

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Background, Entry, Patio

 

Special Uses

Hedge, Screen, Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Small evergreen tree grows quickly to 8' x 8'. Glossy medium green leaves. Flowers are trumpet-shaped and can be saffron yellow or salmon colored. They can appear any time of year but most heavily summer to fall. All parts of the plants are poisonus if ingested. Flowers are followed by 1-inch fruits that start out red and turn black. Great for tropical landscapes. Native to tropical America.

Frost tolerant to 30 F.