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Guazumaulmifolia

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Guazuma ulmifolia by Phytodealer
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Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Guazuma (gwa-ZOO-ma)
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Species
ulmifolia (ul-mif-FOH-lee-uh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Danger

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Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Trees
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

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

Unknown - Tell us

Other details
Soil pH requirements
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional
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Phytodealer
| March 2008 | positive

At my old house i planted this tree, starting it from seed and as i added lime to the container it grew very fast and in a month or two ...Read More

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