Verawood
Bulnesia arborea
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Basic Information
Family: Zygophyllaceae
Genus: bulnesia
Plant ID (slug): bulnesia-arborea
Numeric ID: 21572
USDA Hardiness: 9-12
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Bulnesia arborea is an evergreen Tree growing to 15 m (49ft) by 16 m (52ft) at a slow rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9 and is frost tender. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline and saline soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought. The plant can tolerates strong winds but not maritime exposure.
Distribution
S. America - Colombia and Venezuela.
Habitats
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Bulnesia arborea Verawood