Crateva adansonii (Garlic Pear Tree)

Crateva adansonii (Garlic Pear Tree) green leaves on tree branch against clear blue sky
Crateva adansonii (Garlic Pear Tree) branches with oval green leaves reaching toward the blue sky.

Botanical name: Crateva adansonii

Common names: Garlic Pear Tree, Three-leaf Caper, Obtuse Leaf Crateva

Family: Capparaceae

Origin: Southeast Asia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11

Small tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
White, off-white flowersYellow, orange flowersFlower color: White and off-white; yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Deciduous plantFoliage: Deciduous
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
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Flowers white or creamy in many flowered terminal corymbs.

Similar plants: Crateva adansonii (Garlic Pear Tree)


Crateva adansonii (Garlic Pear Tree) yellow flower cluster on branch against blue sky background
Crateva adansonii (Garlic Pear Tree) with yellow flower clusters extending from dark woody branches
Crateva adansonii (Garlic Pear Tree) yellow and white flower close up on woody branch
Crateva adansonii (Garlic Pear Tree) yellow and white flower clusters on a woody brown branch.
Crateva adansonii (Garlic Pear Tree) yellow round fruit close up hanging from woody branch
Crateva adansonii (Garlic Pear Tree) showing yellow round fruit with pale green leaves on branch


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