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Lagunaria patersonii

Primrose Tree, Cow Itch Tree

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

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

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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

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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.