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Triplaris surinamensis, T. weigeltiana

Common name:

Long Jack, Ant Tree, Long John, Mulato Tree

Triplaris surinamensis close up of flowers

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Category:

Trees

Family:

Polygonaceae

Light:

Sun growing, Semi shade

Water:

Normal, Can tolerate more

Primarily grown for:

Flowers

Flowering season:

January, February, March, October, November, December

Flower or Inflorescence color:

Pink

Foliage color:

Green

Plant Height or length:

More than 12 meters

Plant Spread or Width:

6 to 8 meters

Plant Form:

Upright or Erect

Special Character:

• Rare Plant or difficult to get plant
• Good for screening
• Attracts bees
• Recommended for creating shade
• Quick growing trees
• Evergreen trees
• Suitable for avenue planting
• Grows best in humid and warm regions
• Must have for Farm house or big gardens

Generally available in India in quantities of:

Less than ten

Plant Description:

- A beautful tree when in bloom.
- Origin Panama to and Peru.
- Evergreen, dioecious, flowering tree.
- Male and female trees are seperate. The female trees produce the colorful blooms.
- Simple, deep green leaves to 30 cm, ablong, deeply veined.
- Flowers 3 parted, bright red, abundant.
- Plant height - up to 20 m.

Growing tips:

- Grow well in full sun or a slightly shaded place. Young plants require some amount of shade.
- Soil - good drained, water retentive. Rich in nutrients.
- As per books they require constant humidity and warm temperatures.
- However we have them growing very well in Pune.

Insect pests:

Caterpillar

Generally available with us at:

Tukai Exotics, The Enchanted Gardens