Gmelina Species, Parrot's Beak

Gmelinaphilippensis

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Gmelina (g-MEL-in-uh)
Species
philippensis (fil-lip-EN-sis)
Synonym
Gmelina hystrix
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Textured
Height
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Hardiness
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)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Regional

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

Dunnellon, Florida

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Lakeland, Florida

Miami, Florida

Miami Beach, Florida

Port Charlotte, Florida

Saint Petersburg, Florida

Sarasota, Florida

Titusville, Florida

Yulee, Florida

Grenoble, Rhône-Alpes

Houston, Texas

Humble, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

Spring Branch, Texas

Sugar Land, Texas

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(Zone 10b) | July 2009 | positive

This vine is native to pakistan. Here in lahore it is not much seen except in few areas including main feroz pur road. It blooms first ye...Read More

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