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Psydrax Species, Alahe'e

Psydraxodorata

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Psydrax odorata by Metrosideros

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Species

odorata (oh-dor-AY-tuh)

Info

Synonym

Canthium odoratum

Coffea odorata

Plectronia odorata

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Smooth

Textured

Height

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Other Details

Category

Shrubs

Trees

Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked

Seed Collecting

Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing

Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Kurtistown, Hawaii

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negative

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