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Cryptocaryaalba

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Family
Lauraceae (law-RAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Cryptocarya (krip-toh-KAIR-ya)
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Species
alba (AL-ba)
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Synonym
Cryptocarya rubra
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Shiny/Glossy
Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Hardiness

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Danger

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Bloom Color
Pale Green
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
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Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Scarify seed before sowing
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
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