Scientific Name
Pinckneya braceata

Common Name
Fever tree, Poinsettia tree

Hardiness Zones: 7-9
Habit: Deciduous
Exposure: Partial shade; moist, well drained soil
Height: 15 to 20'
Flower/Fruit: Tiny greenish flowers with long lasting 2" pink sepals in summer
Comments: Short lived; usually multitrunked; rich green leaves; best if receives several hours of direct sun
Cultivars: --
 

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