Lonchocarpus violaceus, Lilac Tree, Dotted Lancepod, Chaperno

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Lonchocarpus violaceus, Lilac Tree, Dotted Lancepod, Chaperno

Lonchocarpus violaceus
Family: Faboideae / Leguminosae / Papilionaceae
Lilac Tree, Dotted Lancepod, Chaperno
Origin: Africa
big tree

subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Evergreen tree with a fast-growing, dense canopy. Produces lilac-fragrant, lavender, showy flowers during the late summer/fall. Produces long, slender, seed pods. Typically 25-35ft in height. Plant at least 30 feet from power lines and 16-22 feet from your house. Water during planting and for one year thereafter.

According to other sources, Lonchocarpus violaceus and Lonchocarpus capassa are different plants.

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2203 Lonchocarpus violaceus - Lilac Tree
Lonchocarpus violaceus - Lilac Tree, Dotted Lancepod, Chaperno - Small evergreen tree with a fast-growing, dense canopy. Produces lilac-fragrant, lavender, showy flowers.

3 gal pot

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