Solanum macranthum (Giant Potato Tree) - Image 20

Botanical names: Solanum macranthum, Solanum wrightii

Common name: Giant Potato Tree

Family: Solanaceae

Origin: Brazil

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunModerate waterBlue, lavender, purple flowersWhite, off-white flowersFragrant plant


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Solanum macranthum, Giant Potato Tree

Giant Potato tree. Showy fast growing specimen tree of small to medium size. This plant grows quickly into a bushy tree of 15 feet in height and 15' wide. The leaves are large, lobed and prickly. Flowers are fragrant and change their color from white to pink to lavender. This tree is a great choice if you need to create shade over your driveway within just a few months!
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Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot