Exotic Tree Collection | Cordia Boissieri, Taxas Olive, Ancahvita, Cordia White Trees for Sale

Description

Common name:

Taxas Olive, Ancahvita, Cordia White

Regional name:

Marathi - Pandhara Cordia

Category:

Trees, Shrubs

Family:

Boraginaceae

Light:

Sun growing, Semi shade

Water:

Normal, Can tolerate less, Can tolerate more

Primarily grown for:

Flowers

Flowering season:

Year-around flowering, Flowers in flushes throughout the year

Flower or Inflorescence color:

White

Foliage color:

Green

Plant Height or length:

6 to 8 meters

Plant Spread or Width:

4 to 6 meters

Plant Form:

Columnar, Upright or Erect

Special Character:

• Rare Plant or difficult to get plant
• Good for screening
• Attracts bees
• Evergreen trees
• Suitable for avenue planting
• Hanging or weeping growth habit
• Good on seaside

Plant Description:

- Native to southern USA to Mexico.
- Plant height to 8 m.
- Forming a loose canopy of tough, slightly hairy, sliver green foliage.
- Clusters of chalky white, funnel like flowers with luminous yellow throats.
- A very pretty plant if you can get hold of it.

Growing tips:

- If you can get one - it will be expensive - so it is better to take good care.
- It is slow growing plant.
- Grows best in full sun.
- Any fertile, well drained soils with good organic matter content will suffice.
- Can also be grown in large containers.