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Strawberry Snowball Tree

Dombeya Cacuminum

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Overview

The Strawberry Snowball Tree, or Dombeya cacuminum, is a striking ornamental specimen reaching up to 20 feet tall with a similar spread. Celebrated for its abundant winter-blooming clusters of pink, strawberry-like flowers, the tree adds vibrant color and a sweet fragrance to landscapes. Heart-shaped, velvety leaves offer a lush backdrop. Prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Frost-sensitive; ideal for USDA Zone 9-11.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 9–10Type TreeClimate Subtropical, Temperate
Strawberry Snowball Tree (Dombeya Cacuminum) — the tree adds vibrant color and a sweet fragrance to landscapes
Strawberry Snowball Tree (Dombeya Cacuminum) — Celebrated for its abundant winter-blooming clusters of pinkStrawberry Snowball Tree (Dombeya Cacuminum) — Frost-sensitive; ideal for USDA Zone 9-11Strawberry Snowball Tree (Dombeya Cacuminum) — scientifically referred to as Dombeya cacuminumStrawberry Snowball Tree (Dombeya Cacuminum) — is a striking ornamental specimen reaching up to 20 feet tall with a similar spreadStrawberry Snowball Tree (Dombeya Cacuminum) — Prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soilStrawberry Snowball Tree (Dombeya Cacuminum) — Heart-shaped, velvety leaves offer a lush backdrop

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Byttneriaceae
Climate
Subtropical, Temperate

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Strawberry Snowball Tree (Dombeya Cacuminum) — the tree adds vibrant color and a sweet fragrance to landscapes
Strawberry Snowball Tree (Dombeya Cacuminum) — Celebrated for its abundant winter-blooming clusters of pink
Strawberry Snowball Tree (Dombeya Cacuminum) — Frost-sensitive; ideal for USDA Zone 9-11
Strawberry Snowball Tree (Dombeya Cacuminum) — scientifically referred to as Dombeya cacuminum
Strawberry Snowball Tree (Dombeya Cacuminum) — is a striking ornamental specimen reaching up to 20 feet tall with a similar spread
Strawberry Snowball Tree (Dombeya Cacuminum) — Prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil
Strawberry Snowball Tree (Dombeya Cacuminum) — Heart-shaped, velvety leaves offer a lush backdrop
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