Phaleria clerodendron – Scented Daphne (6″ pot)

Description

This is a very rarely offered tropical tree.
The flowers have an interesting coconut fragrance that reminds us of a Pina Colada. The tubular white flowers occur along the trunk and older branches. The delicious scented flowers can be seen on and off through out the year.
This narrow shrub or small tree grows up to 12′ on average. It enjoys full to partial sun and you should avoid exposing to freezing temperatures. A gem for the avid tropical plant collector.

FAMILY : thymelaeaceae
ORIGIN : Australia
MATURE SIZE : narrow tree up to 12′
LIGHT REQUIREMENTS : full to partial sun
WATER REQUIREMENTS : average
MIN. TEMP. : protect when freezing
FLOWER : on and off on mature trees, smells delicious