Candle Tree, Guajilote

Parmentieraedulis

Family
Bignoniaceae (big-no-nih-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Parmentiera (par-men-TEER-uh)
Species
edulis (ED-yew-liss)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Spacing
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 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)
Bloom Color
Pale Green
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Trees
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Alva, Florida

Merritt Island, Florida

Cleburne, Texas

Pittsburg, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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| July 2014 | positive

Hi,
The candle tree can adapt to a variety of soils. My tree is at a 4.5 avg. pH, sandy soil and has grown smaller(7 ft.). Actuall...Read More

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | May 2004 | neutral

Native to central America, this tree makes pickle-shaped fruits that taste a bit like sugar cane... they can be eaten raw or cooked. Tre...Read More

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