Manihot grahamii [San Marcos]

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 10'-15'
W: 15'

planting zones

8a-10b

Manihot grahamii [San Marcos] plant details

Psst! You are going to want to drop everything and get your hands on this plant. Manihot grahamii is a fetching tropical looking plant with sexy palmate leaves with a wavy outline which you would swear should not grow in a semi shady zone 8 pacific northwest garden, but oh yes it does. It may die to the ground in cold years, but root hardy to 10 degrees F. No tropical deserted island required. It has been hard to find, and we have been looking for a long time.

Manihot grahamii [San Marcos] is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub with green foliage. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Manihot grahamii [San Marcos]

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: euphorbiaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 15 FT wide, 10 FT - 15 FT - tall
Uses: container plant, tropical-looking, unique, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Manihot grahamii [San Marcos]

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This South American native, a particularly gracile form from San Marcos Growers, is a 10-15 ft tree with graceful, schefflera-like leaves that remain only on top of the stem, creating a tropical effect. Sun along the coast to light shade inland with average summer water. Deciduous and top hardy to 25 °F, mid USDA zone 9, freezing back to the ground. Considered root hardy to 10 °F, USDA zone 8.