Boucle d'Oreille, Earring Tree
Trochetiaboutoniana

Family: Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus: Trochetia (tro-SHAY-tee-a)
Species: boutoniana (boo-ton-ee-AH-na)

Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Annuals
Shrubs

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color
Orange/Apricot

Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Hardiness

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger

Bloom Color
Red

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
By air layering

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds