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Cupaniopsis
anacardioides (Carrotwood) |
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Evergreen; round; moderately dense canopy. SIZE: Medium (Height: 20-30'; Spread: 20'). GROWTH RATE: Slow. FOLIAGE: Dark green compound leaves with 5-10, 4" long oval to oblong leaflets. FLOWER/FRUIT/BARK: Insignificant flower. 1/2" greenish yellow seed capsule in summer. Smooth, medium gray bark. MONTHLY WATERING NEEDS: 5-20 gallons per week for the first 2 years; 15-20 gallons twice a month for the 3rd year; as needed after 3 years (varies by soil, sun, and wind conditions). TREE CARE: Low. Early pruning will train a good shape; regular pruning needed less frequently with age. TOLERANCES: Poor soils. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: Trees perform best in the warmest microclimates with little wind. Slow growing. NOTABLE TRAITS: Native to Australia. Good tree for 2x3' basins. Disease and pest resistant.
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