Andira inermis (Cabbage Tree)

Andira inermis (Cabbage Tree) pink flower cluster close up among green leaves on tree branch
Andira inermis (Cabbage Tree) pink flower clusters with oval green leaves on a tree branch.

Botanical names: Andira inermis, Geoffroea inermis

Common name: Cabbage Tree

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Faboideae

Origin: Central America

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

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: Regular
Pink flowersBlue, lavender, purple flowersFlower color: Pink; blue, lavender, purple
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
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Similar plants: Andira inermis (Cabbage Tree)


Image gallery: 5 images
Andira inermis (Cabbage Tree) with clustered pink flower close up on green foliage background
Andira inermis (Cabbage Tree) dense pink flower clusters among wide smooth green leaves on stem
Andira inermis (Cabbage Tree) with clustered pink flower spikes among lush green oval leaves.
Andira inermis (Cabbage Tree) with upright spikes covered in dense clusters of small pink petals.
Andira inermis (Cabbage Tree) pink flower close up on a long upright spike
Andira inermis (Cabbage Tree) showing a cone of pink petals above the green foliage.
Andira inermis (Cabbage Tree) pink flower clusters close up on green leafy branch
Andira inermis (Cabbage Tree) pink flower clusters with a small bee on a green branch
Andira inermis (Cabbage Tree) pink flower clusters in a detailed close up of the petals.
Andira inermis (Cabbage Tree) pink flower clusters tightly packed along the sturdy green woody stem.


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