Lagunaria patersonii is also known as Hibiscus patersonii, Solandra squamea, cow itch tree, primrose tree or Norfolk island hibiscus. It is native to Australia, and more precisely to the Norfolk island and to Queensland. This medium-sized tree is a slow grower. In early summer, it is covered with waxy pink flowers.
Lagunaria patersonii is a small tree with ornamental flowers, even if the blooming period is a little short. It is generally an easy grower, and tolerates salted winds. It is not very frost hardy, however, it can withstand temperatures down to about 23°F (-5°C) and can thus be grown in sheltered places of USDA zones 9b and warmer.
Leaves are evergreen, entire, shiny, leathery, and up to 3-4 in (7.5-10cm) long. They are olive-green on the upper face and have a paler grey-green color beneath.
Flowers appear in late spring or early summer. They are solitary, pink, waxy, with 5 petals, and show many features of the Malvaceae familly.
Seedpods are inedible capsules that may be skin-irritating.
Lagunaria patersonii requiert l'exposition suivante : soleil This tree likes well-drained ground, and once fully established, can withstand occasional droughts.
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Category - tree
Dimensions
Height 5.00 m
Width 2.00 m
Minimum temperatures
The plant is likely to die as soon as temperature is below -5.0 °C
Leaves and other aerial parts are damaged as soon as temperatures drops to -2.0 °C
Exposure - full sun
Leaves - evergreen
Flowers - Color(s) : pink
Propagation - cutting, seeds This plant can be propagated by seeds or by cuttings.
Toxicity No or unknown toxicity.Contains irritating, urticating or spiky parts.
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