Newbouldia laevis, African Border Tree, Akoko Tree, Newboldia

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Newbouldia laevis, African Border Tree, Akoko Tree, Newboldia

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Newbouldia laevis
Family: Bignoniaceae
African Border Tree, Akoko Tree, Newboldia
Origin: Africa
Small tree 10-20 ft

Ethnomedical plant.
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Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

This pretty fast growing medium-size tree is close related to popular Tabebuias. Leaves are lush, tropical looking, dark red and waxy. Flowers are tubular, pink, come in bunches, attract butterflies and bees. In Africa, the Akoko Tree is regarded as a sacred tree by the Yoruba, and a symbolic marker for sacred spots. This plant has many medicinal properties and is valued in Africa. The tree is relatively cold hardy and withstands some freeze without significant damage.

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Newbouldia laevis - Akoko Tree

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3725 Newbouldia laevis - Akoko Tree

Akoko Tree. This pretty, fast growing medium-size tree is close related to popular Tabebuias. Leaves are lush, tropical looking, dark red and waxy. Flowers are tubular, pink, come in bunches, attract butterflies and bees. In Africa, the Akoko Tree is regarded as a sacred tree by the Yoruba, and a symbolic marker for sacred spots. This plant has many medicinal properties and is valued in Africa. The tree is relatively cold hardy and withstands some freeze without significant damage.This item is certified for shipping to California.

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Grown in 10"/3 gal pot

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Newbouldia laevis - seeds

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3607 Newbouldia laevis - seeds

Per pack: 6 seeds

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$5.00
Sale: $4.00

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