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Erblichia odorata , Flor de Fuego, Butterfly Tree
 Erblichia odorata
Family: Turneraceae
Flor de Fuego, Butterfly Tree
Origin: Central America
small tree 10-20 ftfull sunmoderate wateryellow/orange flowersfragrantattracts butterflies, hummingbirds

A very rare tree in cultivation, this is the newest, most exciting tree to be introduced in the last decade. It said to be one of the most beautiful flowering trees in Central America. It has long narrow leaves and large flowers 6-8" across that smell like apricots. There is a great color variation in the flower of this tree, ranging from yellow to deep orange, depending on the location in Central America where the tree is grown. It blooms from late fall through early winter. In natural habitat, the plant prefers to have a dry period that is beneficial for profuse blooming. Tolerates poor soils.


 
Erblichia odorata , Flor de Fuego, Butterfly Tree

Erblichia odorata , Flor de Fuego, Butterfly Tree
Erblichia odorata , Flor de Fuego, Butterfly Tree
Erblichia odorata , Flor de Fuego, Butterfly Tree


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   3440 Erblichia odorata - Flor de Fuego
Flor de Fuego, Butterfly Tree. A very rare tree in cultivation, this is the newest, most exciting tree to be introduced in the last decade. It said to be one of the most beautiful flowering trees in Central America. Large flowers 6-8" across smell like apricots. No replacements or refunds. We provide the best packing.
 
3 gal pot1 plant(s) in stock
149.95  
 


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