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Tabernaemontana ventricosa

Also Known As

  • Forest Toad Tree

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

  • H: 12'-24'
  • W: 10'

planting zones

  • 9b-11

Tabernaemontana ventricosa plant details

Tabernaemontana ventricosa is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter white flowers emerge followed by green fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tabernaemontana ventricosa

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: apocynaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 10 FT wide, 12 FT - 24 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
Uses: fragrant, long-blooming, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tabernaemontana ventricosa

USDA Zones: 9b - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Gardening facts about Tabernaemontana ventricosa plant

How to Grow Tabernaemontana ventricosa

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • birds
  • Fruit

    • green
  • Flower Season

    • winter
    • fall
    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glossy
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