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    • Photo of Gmelina philippensis flower by Almost Eden

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    Gmelina philippensis

    Also Known As

    • Hedgehog
    • Parrot's Beak
    • Snapdragon Bush

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 10'-15'
    • W: 8'-15'

    planting zones

    • 9a-10b

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    Gmelina philippensis plant details

    Gmelina philippensis is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in acidic and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Gmelina philippensis

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 8 FT - 15 FT - wide, 10 FT - 15 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in fall, spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, showy, trellis, tropical-looking, unique

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Gmelina philippensis

    USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: acidic and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Parrot's Beak - Hedgehog - A very exotic tropical plant with pendant branches with large long leaves. The showy yellow flower racemes up to 10" long. The yellow parrot beak-like blossoms emerge at the end of a tube like cone of overlapping bracts. Native of India. Min temp 55 degrees

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Hanging racemes of large deep yellow flowers, that are similar in form to a parrot's beak, are borne from mid-spring to fall on this large arching shrub. Can be trained on a trellis or other support. An unusual heat loving tropical. May be deciduous in the cooler portions of its range.

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Gmelina philippensis plant

    How to Grow Gmelina philippensis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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