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Carpodetus serratus

Also Known As

  • Marble Leaf

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

  • H: 10'-15'
  • W: 10'-15'

planting zones

  • 8b-11

Carpodetus serratus plant details

Carpodetus serratus is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Carpodetus serratus

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: rousseaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 10 FT - 15 FT - wide, 10 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Carpodetus serratus

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Prettily marbled, almost-holly-like leaves, and small but abundantly produced white flowers make this well-shaped 10-15' tree a handsome plant all year, whether in border or as a small specimen/canopy tree. S-PSh/M

Gardening facts about Carpodetus serratus plant

How to Grow Carpodetus serratus

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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