Careya arborea (Cocky apple) - Image 7

Botanical names: Careya arborea, Careya sphaerica, Barringtonia arborea, Careya orbiculata

Common names: Cocky apple, Kra doon, Slow Match Tree, Wild Guava

Family: Lecythidaceae

Origin: Southeast Asia

Large tree taller than 20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunRegular waterRed, crimson, vinous flowersWhite, off-white flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsDeciduous plantEthnomedical plant.
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Careya arborea (Cocky apple) young plant with light green leaves in small black pots.
Small barerooted trees are being established in mist-house, with 1/2 of leaf surface trimmed to reduce stress.


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