Hymenocardia ulmoides (Red Heart Tree)

Hymenocardia ulmoides (Red Heart Tree) brown papery fruit scattered on a white surface close up
Hymenocardia ulmoides (Red Heart Tree) scattered brown fruit resting on a white flat surface.

Botanical name: Hymenocardia ulmoides

Common name: Red Heart Tree

Family: Euphorbiaceae

Origin: South Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Large bush or 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: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Ornamental foliageFoliage color: Ornamental foliage
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Small tree, young leaves sometimes turn red. Male flowers are pinkish catkins, female flowers are green like a miniature fruit, winged fruit, strong wood.

Leaves are used as medicine for stomach-ache, coughs, diarrhea and as a poultice for boils.


Hymenocardia ulmoides (Red Heart Tree) green leaves on branch, close up
Hymenocardia ulmoides (Red Heart Tree) branch showing numerous pointed green leaves.
Hymenocardia ulmoides (Red Heart Tree) green leaves plant growing on a branch close up
Hymenocardia ulmoides (Red Heart Tree) branches with oval green leaves attached to thin stems.


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