Lagunaria patersonii

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Primrose Tree, Cow Itch Tree

 
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

As a fast-growing evergreen, this tree grows in an upright form and produces rough-textured, ovular leaves with matt green coloring above and whitish green beneath. Its rose-pink flowers, similar to those of the hibiscus, are 2" in width.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree

 

Height Range

25-40'

 

Flower Color

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Flower Season

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Leaf Color

 

Bark Color

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Fruit Color

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Fruit Season

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Sun

Full

 

Water

Very Low, Low, Medium, Extra in Summer

 

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

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Design Styles

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Accenting Features

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Seasonal Interest

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Location Uses

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Special Uses

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Attracts Wildlife

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Water Saving Tip:

Group plants in your garden according to water needs (hydrozone).