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    Clusia rosea

    Also Known As

    • Clusia major rosea
    • Autograph Tree
    • Pitch Apple
    • Scotch Attorney

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 15'-30'
    • W: 8'-15'

    planting zones

    • 10a-11

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    Clusia rosea plant details

    Clusia rosea is a broadleaf evergreen tree with green foliage. In spring and summer pink and white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Clusia rosea

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: clusiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 8 FT - 15 FT - wide, 15 FT - 30 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: rare, tropical-looking, unique

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Clusia rosea

    USDA Zones: 10a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The Autograph Tree has thick leathery leaves up to 8" long. It gets it name from the ability to write your name in the leaf and it stays as it grows. Can grow 20-50' tall and is hardy in zones 10-12. Flowers are white and pink 3" camellia like during summer. A unique tree.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Gardening facts about Clusia rosea plant

    How to Grow Clusia rosea

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • birds

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Clusia orthoneura

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 4'-8'

    Width: 3'-6'

    • mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Clusia orthoneura flower by Karl Gercens III
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