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Cestrum, Bastard Jasmine, Elegant Cestrum, Pink Cestrum, Purple Cestrum, Red Cestrum 'Bacchus'

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Family

Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Cestrum (SES-trum)

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Species

elegans (ELL-eh-ganz)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Provides Winter Interest

Height

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 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)

Danger

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Pink

Bloom Time

Blooms all year

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neutral

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