| Other Name(s): |
AKA Peanut Buuuer Tree |
| Category: |
Shrub |
| Class: |
Perennial |
| Form: |
Somewhat rounded, occasionally unkempt form; multi-stemmed |
| Bloom Color: |
Clusters of white flowers |
| Bloom Season: |
Late summer to early fall |
| Fruit: |
Small, oval, nearly sessile, seed cones (to 1" long) mature to dark brown |
| Fragrance: |
Crushed leaves emit an aroma reminiscent of peanut butter |
| Foliage: |
The dark green, oval leaves (5 - 8" long) have a fuzzy texture |
| Height: |
10 ft. - 20 ft. |
| Spread: |
10 ft. - 20 ft. |
| Hardiness: |
Zones 6 to 10 |
| Light Requirements: |
Prefers full sun for optimal flowering and fruiting but can tolerate partial shade |
| Water Usage: |
Relatively drought-tolerant once established but performs best with average to evenly moist conditio |
| Soil Type: |
Thrives in fertile, organically rich, moist, and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of various soil types (acidic, neutral, alkaline; loamy, sandy, or clay) but will not tolerate standing water |
| Native Range: |
East Asia |
| Photographer: |
William Khoury |
| Bed(s): |
TREES - 1 Plant; |