Operculicarya Species, Elephant Tree, Jabily
Operculicaryadecaryi

Family: Anacardiaceae (an-a-kard-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Operculicarya (oh-per-koo-lee-KAIR-yuh)
Species: decaryi (de-KAR-yee)

Category
Shrubs
Trees
Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Deciduous
Textured

Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon

Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 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
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

Bloom Color
Red

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings

Seed Collecting