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Dendrocnide moroides

Also Known As

  • Dendrocnide moroidea
  • Gimpi Gimpi
  • Gympie
  • Moonlighter
  • Mulberry-Leaved Stinger
  • Stinger

Plant type

shrub, fruit / vegetable

size

  • H: 15'-25'
  • W: 15'-25'

planting zones

  • 10a-12

Dendrocnide moroides plant details

Dendrocnide moroides is a broadleaf evergreen fruit / vegetable or shrub with green foliage. In spring green flowers emerge followed by pink and purple fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dendrocnide moroides

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or shrub
Plant family: urticaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 15 FT - 25 FT - wide, 15 FT - 25 FT - tall
Flowers: green blooms in spring
Uses: edible, toxic, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dendrocnide moroides

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Gardening facts about Dendrocnide moroides plant

How to Grow Dendrocnide moroides

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • green
  • Fruit

    • pink
    • purple
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy
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