Information by: Kathleen Moore Photographer: Normans/Thompson/Sortomme
Description
Notes
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.