Hevea Species, Brazilian Rubber Tree, Para Rubber Tree, Seringueira, Sharinga Tree

Heveabrasiliensis

Family
Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hevea (HEE-vee-uh)
Species
brasiliensis (bra-sill-ee-EN-sis)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
4.5 or below (very acidic)
4.6 to 5.0 (highly acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

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

West Union, South Carolina

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(Zone 4b) | August 2001 | neutral

This plant is a true tropical, grows only in very warm places where there is high humidity (over 80°F.)

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