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Jatropha multifida


Coral Plant




Family
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Jatropha
Species
multifida
Category
Tropicals, Woody
Type
Tree (evergreen), Shrub (evergreen)
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
Canadian Hardiness Zone
Requires cold season protection under glass.
Temperature (°C)
4
Temperature (°F)
below 40
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
General Description
Coral plant is a shrub or small tree with a single trunk, a loose, spreading crown and a typical height in cultivation of 1-3 m, although it can grow up to 6 m tall. Coral plant blooms on and off all year long, and especially during hot weather.
Leaf Description
Leaves are large, growing up to 30 cm wide. They are cut deeply into 7-11 narrow lobes with the margins of each lobe themselves dissected into narrow pointed segments. They are dark green above and white beneath.
Flower Description
Flowers are bright coral red, flat-topped clusters on long stalks above the foliage.
Notable Specimens
Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Propagation
Cuttings in spring or from seeds.
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