Also known as a Strawberry Tree, this evergreen, standard tree with oval, deep green, glossy leaves. Smooth, mahogany, peeling bark. Showy, drooping clusters of rosy pink, urn-shaped flowers from fall to late winter. Used as screen, border or firescape. Standard tree form.
Plant with Flower Carpet® Rose
Green Thumb Guide
Tolerates poor soil conditions. Requires good drainage. Fertilize in spring before new growth. Prune to shape in winter.
These characteristics apply to the greater Sacramento area and nearby regions.
Live outside of our area? Please check with your local cooperative extension for the best growing practices in your neck of the woods
Visit: UC Cooperative Extension Offices (Opens in new window)
Visit: National County Extension Offices (Opens in new window)
Green Thumb Guide
Tolerates poor soil conditions. Requires good drainage. Fertilize in spring before new growth. Prune to shape in winter.
These characteristics apply to the North Texas area and nearby regions.
Live outside of our area? Please check with your local cooperative extension for the best growing practices in your neck of the woods
Visit: Texas A&M Extension Offices (Opens in new window)
Visit: National County Extension Offices (Opens in new window)
