Newell Cestrum


Scientific Name: Cestrum fasciculatum Miers
Family: Solanaceae
Newell Cestrum(Cestrum fasciculatum)
Cestrum fasciculatum 'Newell'
Recommended Temperature Zone:
USDA: 8-11

Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 15°F (-9°C)

Sun Exposure: Full sun or afternoon shade

Origin: Tropical Americas

Growth Habits: Evergreen shrub, up to 8 feet tall, 6 feet wide (2.4 m x 1.8 m)

Watering Needs: Regular water

Propagation: Cuttings, layering

Fruit and sap are poisonous

Blooming Habits:
The crimson flowers, attractive to hummingbirds, come from spring to fall. They are followed by red berries

Culture:
Prune regularly to keep compact. Fertilize in early spring.


 

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