Phytolacca dioica is also known as ombu, belhambra or bella ombre. It is native to South America, and is a fast growing tree that can reach more than 45 ft (15 m) tall. Trunks of mature trees are massive. These trees are appreciated for the shade they provide.
Ombu is a tree of subtropical origins, but will withstand negative temperatures such as 25-26°F (-3 to -4°C) and can thus be grown in USDA zones 9b and warmer. It may be tried in most sheltered places in zones 9a. All the parts of this tree are toxic.
This tree has an evergreen to semi-decidious foliage. Leaves are ovate.
Flowers of ombu are green-white, and are dioecious.
Phytolacca dioica requiert les expositions suivantes : lumière,soleil
Photos of ombu |
Category - tree
Dimensions
Height 15.00 m
Width 8.00 m
Minimum temperatures
The plant is likely to die as soon as temperature is below -4.0 °C
Leaves and other aerial parts are damaged as soon as temperatures drops to -3.0 °C
Exposure - light, full sun
Leaves - evergreen
Flowers - Color(s) : white, green
Propagation - seeds This tree is propagated by seeds.
Toxicity Warning, this plant contains toxic parts.
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