Elaeocarpus sp. (Bead Tree) - Image 16

Botanical name: Elaeocarpus sp.

Common names: Bead Tree, Fringe Bells, Fairy Petticoats

Family: Elaeocarpaceae

Origin: Southeast Asia, Australia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 8-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWhite, off-white flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Fragrant plantSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time
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Elaeocarpus sp. (Bead Tree) white fringed flower close up on a branch
Elaeocarpus sp. (Bead Tree) white fringed flower cluster hanging down from a thick green branch
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