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Jicaro

Crescentia Alata

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Overview

Crescentia alata, or Jicaro, is a small, drought-tolerant tree native to Central America. Typically reaching 15-20 ft in height, it features a distinctive round canopy. Glossy, lime-green leaves contrast with round, gourd-like fruit hanging on long stalks. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Requires minimal care, making it a unique and low-maintenance choice for warm climate landscapes. Its unusual silhouette creates visual interest year-round.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 4–11Type TreeClimate Temperate

Jicaro (Crescentia Alata) — but it also bears cultural significance; a phenomenon known as cauliflory, image 117

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 4–11

Shape & size

Mature height: 30–35 Ft.

Classification

Type: Tree
Family: Bignoniaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Jicaro (Crescentia Alata) — and minimal maintenance requirements

Jicaro (Crescentia Alata) — and minimal maintenance requirements; when selecting the Jicaro for a landscape

Jicaro (Crescentia Alata) — native to Central America; but it also bears cultural significance, image 60

Jicaro (Crescentia Alata) — native to Central America; but it also bears cultural significance, image 110

Jicaro (Crescentia Alata) — offering both aesthetic appeal and practical uses; native to Central America, image 109

Jicaro (Crescentia Alata) — Crescentia alata, or Jicaro, is a small, drought-tolerant tree native to Central America; prefers full sun and, image 101

Jicaro (Crescentia Alata) — making it a conversation piece that is both functional and exotic; crescentia alata, or Jicaro, is a small, image 122

Jicaro (Crescentia Alata) — native to Central America; but it also bears cultural significance

Jicaro (Crescentia Alata) — Typically reaching 15-20 ft in height, it features a distinctive round canopy; typically reaches a modest height of around 15 to 25

Jicaro (Crescentia Alata) — distinctive fruiting habit

Jicaro (Crescentia Alata) — evergreen leaves that are arranged in a spiral fashion

Jicaro (Crescentia Alata) — Typically reaching 15-20 ft in height, it features a distinctive round canopy; typically reaches a modest height of, image 102

Jicaro (Crescentia Alata) — tree with white blooms

Jicaro (Crescentia Alata) — tree with white blooms; spherical fruit that grow directly on the trunk and main branches, image 99

Jicaro (Crescentia Alata) — a phenomenon known as cauliflory; offering both aesthetic appeal and practical uses

Jicaro (Crescentia Alata) — is an intriguing and multifaceted addition to any landscape design; glossy, lime-green leaves contrast with round, image 58

Jicaro (Crescentia Alata) — white flowers in the garden; is an intriguing and multifaceted addition to any landscape design, image 73

Jicaro (Crescentia Alata) — Typically reaching 15-20 ft in height, it features a distinctive round canopy; typically reaches a modest height of, image 52

Jicaro (Crescentia Alata) — When selecting the Jicaro for a landscape; requires minimal care, making it a unique and low-maintenance choice for warm climate

Jicaro (Crescentia Alata) — When selecting the Jicaro for a landscape; requires minimal care, making it a unique and low-maintenance choice for, image 94

Jicaro (Crescentia Alata) — spherical fruit that grow directly on the trunk and main branches

Jicaro (Crescentia Alata) — Typically reaching 15-20 ft in height, it features a distinctive round canopy

Jicaro (Crescentia Alata) — This resilient tree thrives in various soil types, although it prefers well-draining ground; distinctive fruiting habit, image 89

Jicaro (Crescentia Alata) — Prefers full sun and well-drained soil; tree for full or half

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