Tropicals, Woody > Camptotheca > Camptotheca acuminata > Camptotheca acuminata
Camptotheca acuminata
Happy Tree, Cancer Tree
Origin: Native to Tibet, and Southern China.
| Family |
| Nyssaceae |
| Genus |
| Camptotheca |
| Species |
| acuminata |
| Category |
| Tropicals, Woody |
| Type |
| Tree (deciduous) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 10-12 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| Greater than 9a |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H2 - H1b |
| Temperature (°C) |
| 1 to 15 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 34 - 60 |
| Height |
| 20 m |
| Spread |
| 15 m |
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Description and Growing Information
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| General Description |
| This tropical tree grows best in warm, humid, conditions. |
| Landscape |
| Shade, city gardens, or as a specimen, or potted accent plant. |
| Cultivation |
| Prefers well-drained but moist soils in partial sunlight/semi shade. Vulnerable to strong winds. |
| Shape |
| Spreading tree form. |
| Growth |
| Fast |
| Pests |
| No notable pests or diseases. |
| Habitat |
| Warm, humid stream banks. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom. |
| Propagation |
| Propagate from seed or cuttings. |
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