Toad Tree

Tabernaemontanaventricosa

Family
Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Tabernaemontana (tab-er-nay-MON-tah-nuh)
Species
ventricosa (ven-tre-KO-suh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Textured
Height
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 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)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
Seed Collecting
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

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| November 2013 | positive

Tabernaemontana ventricosa is a small neat tree which is an excellent choice of tree for both small and large gardens in warm frost free ...Read More

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