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Turpentine Tree

Syncarpiaglomulifera

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Family

Myrtaceae (mir-TAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Syncarpia (sin-KAR-pee-uh)

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Species

glomulifera (glom-yoo-LEE-fer-uh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Provides Winter Interest

Height

30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing

30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Cream/Tan

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

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