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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) — typically reaches a modest height of around 15 to 25 feet; tree with white blooms, image 86
Jicaro (Crescentia Alata) — is an intriguing and multifaceted addition to any landscape design
Jicaro (Crescentia Alata) — native to Central America; but it also bears cultural significance, image 85
Jicaro (Crescentia Alata) — also known by its scientific name Crescentia alata; and minimal maintenance requirements, image 107
Jicaro (Crescentia Alata) — offering both aesthetic appeal and practical uses; native to Central America, image 59
Jicaro (Crescentia Alata) — Prefers full sun and well-drained soil; tree for full or half, image 79
Jicaro (Crescentia Alata) — Its unusual silhouette creates visual interest year-round; this resilient tree thrives in various soil types, although, image 106
Jicaro (Crescentia Alata) — distinctive fruiting habit; with a canopy spread almost equal to its height
Jicaro (Crescentia Alata) — spherical fruit that grow directly on the trunk and main branches; typically reaching 15-20 ft in height, it features a, image 65
Jicaro (Crescentia Alata) — Crescentia alata, or Jicaro, is a small, drought-tolerant tree native to Central America
Jicaro (Crescentia Alata) — spherical fruit that grow directly on the trunk and main branches; typically reaching 15-20 ft in height, it features a, image 90
Jicaro (Crescentia Alata) — tree for full or half
Jicaro (Crescentia Alata) — This resilient tree thrives in various soil types, although it prefers well-draining ground
Jicaro (Crescentia Alata) — but it also bears cultural significance
Jicaro (Crescentia Alata) — evergreen leaves that are arranged in a spiral fashion, image 88
Jicaro (Crescentia Alata) — Its unusual silhouette creates visual interest year-round; this resilient tree thrives in various soil types, although, image 56
Jicaro (Crescentia Alata) — Its unusual silhouette creates visual interest year-round; this resilient tree thrives in various soil types, although it prefers
Jicaro (Crescentia Alata) — Crescentia alata, or Jicaro, is a small, drought-tolerant tree native to Central America; prefers full sun and well-drained soil
Jicaro (Crescentia Alata) — and minimal maintenance requirements; when selecting the Jicaro for a landscape, image 71
Jicaro (Crescentia Alata) — This resilient tree thrives in various soil types, although it prefers well-draining ground; distinctive fruiting habit, image 114
Jicaro (Crescentia Alata) — is an intriguing and multifaceted addition to any landscape design; glossy, lime-green leaves contrast with round, image 108
Jicaro (Crescentia Alata) — offering both aesthetic appeal and practical uses
Jicaro (Crescentia Alata) — making it a conversation piece that is both functional and exotic; crescentia alata, or Jicaro, is a small, image 72
Jicaro (Crescentia Alata) — with a canopy spread almost equal to its height; its unusual silhouette creates visual interest year-round, image 62
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