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| Category: Shrub |
| Family: Papaveraceae (Poppies) |
| Origin: South America |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Green |
| Bloomtime: Spring/Summer |
| Height: 10-16 feet |
| Width: 8-12 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Drought Tolerant: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F |
| May be Poisonous (More Info): Yes |
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Bocconia frutescens (Tree Poppy) - A shrub from Central America, South America and the West Indies. It has odd wand-like smooth-barked stems to 12-18 ft long with oblong pinnately-cleft gray-green leaves, hairy on the under surface, that are congested toward the tips of the branches. In late spring and early summer appear the small petal-less greenish-purple flowers in dense 8-24" long panicles that are followed by gray fruit. The flowers are not showy. Tolerant of most any soil. Grows in full sun or moderate shade and can be irrigated regularly or given little or no supplemental watering in coastal gardens. Not hardy to frost but will resprout from base after freezing to the ground. Useful in the background of the garden against finer-textured plants where the bold foliage can be seen. All parts of this plant are poisonous and it has been used for medicinal purposes such as a purgative. Also used as a dye.
This description of this plant is based on our research and our observations of it growing at the nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens. We always appreciate receiving feedback of any kind from those who have any additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with what we have written or have additional cultural tips that would aid others growing Bocconia frutescens .
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