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 matt green coloring above and whitish green beneath. Its rose-pink flowers, similar to those of the hibiscus, are 2" in width.
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
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:
Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.
Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.
Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.