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Pimentaracemosa

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Myrtaceae (mir-TAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Pimenta (pih-MEN-tuh)

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Species

racemosa (ray-see-MO-suh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Shiny/Glossy

Smooth

Height

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

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

Seed is poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Cream/Tan

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

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alexgr1

Dunnellon, FL (Zone 9b) | March 2015 | neutral

Casey's Corner Nursery down in Homestead, Fl have specimens from one gallon up. Best prices anywhere around.

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