Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Capparaceae

Genus:

Crateva

Species:

Crateva tapia

Growth Characteristics

Height:

12-20 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

cream, white

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers riverbanks and floodplains