Black Calabash, Chaff-bush
Amphitecnalatifolia

Family: Bignoniaceae (big-no-nih-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Amphitecna (am-fih-TECK-nuh)
Species: latifolia (lat-ee-FOH-lee-uh)

Synonym:Enallagma latifolia

Category
Trees
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest

Foliage Color

Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Spacing
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 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
Medium Purple

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting