Accession #: 199800135
Accession Date: 1998-09-17
Common name: Leichhardt Tree
Family: Rubiaceae
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Country of Origin: Trop. Asia to N. Australia
Description: Growing to around 50 ft (15 m), this widely distributed tree has a conical shape and spreading branches. Its bark is deeply furrowed and the heart-shaped, deep green leaves are up to 10 in (25 cm) long. If there is a shortage of water, the tree may drop its leaves. Attractive yellow flowers are borne in clusters during late spring and summer.
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USDA Zone: 11-12
Source: Tim Devine - CSU Chico
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