Calyptranthes Species, Pale Lidflower, Spicewood
Calyptranthespallens

Family: Myrtaceae (mir-TAY-see-ee)
Genus: Calyptranthes (kal-ip-TRAN-thees)
Species: pallens (PAL-lenz)

Synonym:Calyptranthes chytraculia var. pauciflora

Synonym:Chytraculia chytraculia var. pauciflora

Synonym:Chytraculia pallens

Synonym:Eugenia pallens

Category
Shrubs
Trees
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Shiny/Glossy

Foliage Color

Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Pale Green
White/Near White
Inconspicuous/none

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

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting