Nymania Species, Chinese Lanterns, Chinese Lantern Tree, Little Karoo

Nymaniacapensis

Family
Meliaceae (me-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Nymania (ny-MAN-ee-uh)
Species
capensis (ka-PEN-sis)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Provides Winter Interest
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
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)
Bloom Color
Red
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Gulf Breeze, Florida

Venice, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

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South Venice, FL | November 2011 | neutral

I really do not know if I have a Chinese Lantern tree or a rain tree of some sort. There are some trees around here in SW Florida and the...Read More

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| June 2011 | positive

Nymania Capensis requires very well drained soil and very little amount of water or moisture to thrive. Propagation is easy from seeds. F...Read More

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