Samadera indica (Niepa Bark Tree)

Samadera indica (Niepa Bark Tree) with lush green oval leaves on a slender woody plant
Samadera indica (Niepa Bark Tree) growing with many thick green leaves on thin woody branches

Botanical name: Samadera indica

Common name: Niepa Bark Tree

Family: Simaroubaceae

Origin: India

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
White, off-white flowersFlower color: White and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Deciduous plantFoliage: Deciduous
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Image gallery: 7 images
Samadera indica (Niepa Bark Tree) pale yellow flower cluster close up on large green leaves
Samadera indica (Niepa Bark Tree) with a cluster of pale yellow flower buds emerging from leaves
Samadera indica (Niepa Bark Tree) dark red fruit close up hanging near large green leaves.
Samadera indica (Niepa Bark Tree) hanging dark red fruit dangling from a leafy branch.
Samadera indica (Niepa Bark Tree) close up yellow white flower clusters on red stems
Samadera indica (Niepa Bark Tree) yellow white flower clusters emerging from deep red thin stems.
Samadera indica (Niepa Bark Tree) red stems with yellow flower petals in a close up
Samadera indica (Niepa Bark Tree) stems hold small yellow flowers against smooth green leaves nearby.
Samadera indica (Niepa Bark Tree) pale yellow flower clusters among smooth dark green leaves
Samadera indica (Niepa Bark Tree) clusters of thin pale yellow flower stems on thin branches
Samadera indica (Niepa Bark Tree) green leaves with small pale yellow flower close up
Samadera indica (Niepa Bark Tree) stems with oval green foliage and tiny pale yellow flower.
Samadera indica (Niepa Bark Tree) green leaves on a woody branch close up
Samadera indica (Niepa Bark Tree) with oval green leaves attached to thin wooden branches


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