Compact Spicy Jatropha - Monrovia

$129.99
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Clusters of rich rose-red flowers appear at the branch tips of this easy-care, tropical evergreen shrub. An excellent compact hedge or border accent. New foliage emerges bronze and turns vivid green with age. Resilient to extreme summer heat. Makes a great patio tub specimen. Also suitable for indoor use.

Height Mature Height: 6 feet
Width Mature Width: 5 feet
Light Light: Partial Shade, Full Sun
size: 5 gallon - patio tree
Compact Spicy Jatropha - Monrovia
$129.99
size: 5 gallon - patio tree

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Care

Planting & Growing
Grows easily in a wide range of soils, provided it is well-drained. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Protect from frost; may be overwintered indoors in colder zones. Feed before new growth begins in spring. Remove spent blooms for a tidy appearance.

Attracts Butterflies
Brand Monrovia Growers
Evergreen or Deciduous Evergreen
Family Name Spurge
Flower Color Red
Bloom Time Summer
Foliage Color Green
Genus Name Jatropha
Growth Rate Fast
Hardiness Zone 10
Landscape Uses Border, Coastal Exposure, Container, Hedge, Poolside, Specimen, Topiary, Woodland Garden
Light Needs Partial Shade, Full Sun
Mature Height 6 feet
Mature Width 5 feet
Prune Time Prune After Flowering
Water Needs Average to Moist