Pterospermum diversifolium (Pterospermum)

Pterospermum diversifolium (Pterospermum) green and pink leaves side by side close up on plate
Pterospermum diversifolium (Pterospermum) leaves showing green and pink colors on a plate side by side

Botanical name: Pterospermum diversifolium

Common name: Pterospermum

Family: Malvaceae

Subfamily: Dombeyoideae

Origin: Indonesia, Thailand

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11

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.
White, off-white flowersFlower color: White and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Ornamental foliageFoliage color: Ornamental foliage
Fragrant plantFragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant

Small to medium size tree with fragrant cream flowers and unusual shape of leaves that have velvet bronze underneath. Rare plant in cultivation. Hardy at least to zone 9.

Similar plants: Pterospermum diversifolium (Pterospermum)


Image gallery: 7 images
Pterospermum diversifolium (Pterospermum) yellow green leaves on a plant branch close up view.
Pterospermum diversifolium (Pterospermum) leaves in yellow and green tones on a slender tree branch.
Pterospermum diversifolium (Pterospermum) green leaves on a branch close up for garden interest
Pterospermum diversifolium (Pterospermum) leaves grow in an alternating arrangement along the thin woody stem.
Pterospermum diversifolium (Pterospermum) green leaves on branch, close up overhead perspective of pointed foliage
Pterospermum diversifolium (Pterospermum) leaves grow along a woody branch in natural green shades.
Pterospermum diversifolium (Pterospermum) green leaves close up showing fine texture on the plant surface.
Pterospermum diversifolium (Pterospermum) showing elongated green foliage with distinct veining and fuzzy brown stems.
Pterospermum diversifolium (Pterospermum) lime green leaves close up
Pterospermum diversifolium (Pterospermum) lime green leaves close up
Pterospermum diversifolium (Pterospermum) young tree with alternate oval green leaves along thin woody branch
Pterospermum diversifolium (Pterospermum) young tree with elongated green leaves and slender stems growing upward
Pterospermum diversifolium (Pterospermum) branches with gold and green leaves in a dense woody plant arrangement.
Pterospermum diversifolium (Pterospermum) branches holding a mix of golden yellow and deep green serrated shaped leaves.


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