Carallia brachiata (Freshwater Mangrove)

Carallia brachiata (Freshwater Mangrove) tall green tree with dense leaves in vertical growth pattern
Carallia brachiata (Freshwater Mangrove) stands tall with thick green foliage filling the vertical space completely.

Botanical names: Carallia brachiata, Diatoma brachiata, Petalotoma brachiata

Common names: Freshwater Mangrove, Carallia

Family: Rhizophoraceae

Origin: Solomon Islands

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Large tree taller than 20 ftSmall tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Large or medium tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 20 ft or more
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Regular
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; large gardens
Flood tolerant plantFlood tolerance: High
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Evergreen trees with flaky bark. Fairly common in evergreen forest, especially along rivers. It is an excellent shade tree that grows to 5-20m. This species is tolerant of strong winds.


Image gallery: 5 images
Carallia brachiata (Freshwater Mangrove) with green oval leaves and clusters of small yellow flower buds
Carallia brachiata (Freshwater Mangrove) showing dense glossy green foliage with many clusters of yellow buds
Carallia brachiata (Freshwater Mangrove) with green leaves and small red fruit in a tree branch.
Carallia brachiata (Freshwater Mangrove) branches hold clusters of green leaves and small ripening red fruit.
Carallia brachiata (Freshwater Mangrove) green plant with long cascading branches and dense foliage growth
Carallia brachiata (Freshwater Mangrove) trunk standing tall amidst a thick curtain of drooping green foliage
Carallia brachiata (Freshwater Mangrove) with many small light green fruit in a close up.
Carallia brachiata (Freshwater Mangrove) clusters of small light green fruit among smooth oval leaves.
Carallia brachiata (Freshwater Mangrove) with small red fruit and green leaves on a tree branch
Carallia brachiata (Freshwater Mangrove) clusters of small round red fruit among shiny green oval leaves.


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