Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Nyctaginaceae

Genus:

Pisonia

Species:

Pisonia capitata

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Tree

Height:

20-40 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jan, feb, mar, dec

Bloom Colors:

Red, Green

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Arizona

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist