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Carrot Wood

Cupaniopsis Anacardioides

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Overview

The Carrot Wood (Cupaniopsis anacardioides) is an evergreen tree valued for its dense, rounded canopy and glossy, pinnate leaves, reaching heights of 20-30 feet with a similar spread. Its endurance of various conditions, including coastal exposure, makes it ideal for both street planting and private landscapes. Orange, carrot-like seed pods contribute to its common name and add a decorative touch, although it's considered invasive in some regions.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, HighZones 8–11Climate Mediterranean
Carrot Wood (Cupaniopsis Anacardioides) — each roughly 2 to 4 inches long

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, High
USDA zones
8–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Sapindaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Carrot Wood (Cupaniopsis Anacardioides) — Its endurance of various conditions; with its versatility and attractive features, image 88
Carrot Wood (Cupaniopsis Anacardioides) — including coastal exposure; its endurance of various conditions, image 89
Carrot Wood (Cupaniopsis Anacardioides) — makes it ideal for both street planting and private landscapes; each roughly 2 to 4 inches long, image 90
Carrot Wood (Cupaniopsis Anacardioides) — carrot-like seed pods contribute to its common name and add a decorative touch; adding a layer of dynamic, image 91
Carrot Wood (Cupaniopsis Anacardioides) — although it's considered invasive in some regions; with its versatility and attractive features, image 92
Carrot Wood (Cupaniopsis Anacardioides) — is an evergreen species well-suited for adding a touch of the tropics to any landscape; its endurance of, image 93
Carrot Wood (Cupaniopsis Anacardioides) — compound leaves that are made up of 4 to 10 small leaflets; each roughly 2 to 4 inches long, image 94
Carrot Wood (Cupaniopsis Anacardioides) — each roughly 2 to 4 inches long; adding a layer of dynamic wildlife to the garden, image 95
Carrot Wood (Cupaniopsis Anacardioides) — provided they are well-drained
Carrot Wood (Cupaniopsis Anacardioides) — It exhibits tolerance to drought conditions once established
Carrot Wood (Cupaniopsis Anacardioides) — making it a resilient choice for a sustainable landscape design
Carrot Wood (Cupaniopsis Anacardioides) — With its versatility and attractive features
Carrot Wood (Cupaniopsis Anacardioides) — white flowers in the garden
Carrot Wood (Cupaniopsis Anacardioides) — tree with white blooms
Carrot Wood (Cupaniopsis Anacardioides) — tree for full or half
Carrot Wood (Cupaniopsis Anacardioides) — The Carrot Wood (Cupaniopsis anacardioides) is an evergreen tree valued for its dense; its endurance of various
Carrot Wood (Cupaniopsis Anacardioides) — rounded canopy and glossy; each roughly 2 to 4 inches long
Carrot Wood (Cupaniopsis Anacardioides) — reaching heights of 20-30 feet with a similar spread; adding a layer of dynamic wildlife to the garden
Carrot Wood (Cupaniopsis Anacardioides) — Its endurance of various conditions; with its versatility and attractive features
Carrot Wood (Cupaniopsis Anacardioides) — including coastal exposure; its endurance of various conditions
Carrot Wood (Cupaniopsis Anacardioides) — makes it ideal for both street planting and private landscapes; each roughly 2 to 4 inches long
Carrot Wood (Cupaniopsis Anacardioides) — carrot-like seed pods contribute to its common name and add a decorative touch; adding a layer of dynamic wildlife to
Carrot Wood (Cupaniopsis Anacardioides) — although it's considered invasive in some regions; with its versatility and attractive features
Carrot Wood (Cupaniopsis Anacardioides) — rounded canopy and glossy; each roughly 2 to 4 inches long, image 86

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