Lagunaria patersonii
Primrose Tree, Cow Itch Tree
Description
As a fast-growing evergreen, this tree grows in an upright form and produces rough-textured, ovular leaves with matted green coloring above and whitish green beneath. Its rose-pink flowers, similar to those of the Hibiscus, are 2" in width.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
25-40'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
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Leaf Color
Bark Color
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Fruit Color
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Fruit Season
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Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, Low, Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Fast, Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
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Design Styles
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Accenting Features
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Seasonal Interest
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Location Uses
n/a
Special Uses
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Attracts Wildlife
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Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.