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Cordia lutea, Yellow Geiger, Muyuyo

Cordia lutea

Yellow Geiger, Muyuyo
Family: Boraginaceae
Origin: Ecuador, Marquesas, Galapagos, Peru
USDA Zone: 10-11?
USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunRegular waterYellow, orange flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSeaside, salt tolerant plant

Ever-blooming small tree with elliptic leaves with rough upper surface. Flowers are bright canary-yellow in clusters. Free-branching habit. The plant requires regular watering until established. Nice specimen container plant.

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