Alectryon forsythii
RAVINE BIRD'S EYE, GORGE ALECTRYON
Sapindaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree or shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
5m
Plant habit
 
6m

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Alectryon forsythii
RAVINE BIRD'S EYE, GORGE ALECTRYON
Sapindaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tree or shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
5m
Plant habit
 
6m

FEATURES

Flowers: red-purple

Leaves: mid green; red new leaves

Ornamental Fruit: red , black seeds


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean, oriental, coastal & bush designs

Uses: informal screen, shade tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bird attracting






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