Giant Star Potato Tree
Solanummacranthum

Category
Shrubs
Trees
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth

Foliage Color

Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Spacing
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
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)

Where to Grow

Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Lavender
Medium Purple
White/Near White

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

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Blooms all year
Blooms repeatedly

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse

Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry