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Variegated Bird-Catcher Tree

Pisonia Umbellifera 'Variegata'

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Overview

The Pisonia umbellifera 'Variegata', or Variegated Bird-Catcher Tree, is a striking foliage plant prized for its mottled green and creamy white leaves. This ornamental tree typically reaches up to 15-20 feet tall, thriving in full sun to partial shade. Adaptable to various soil types, it requires consistent moisture. Its sticky seeds may ensnare small birds, hence the name. Ideal for adding textured contrast in tropical-themed gardens. Zone 10-12.

Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 9–10Type Shrub, TreeClimate Subtropical
Variegated Bird-Catcher Tree (Pisonia Umbellifera 'Variegata') — is a striking foliage plant prized for its mottled green and creamy white leaves
Variegated Bird-Catcher Tree (Pisonia Umbellifera 'Variegata') — Ideal for adding textured contrast in tropical-themed gardensVariegated Bird-Catcher Tree (Pisonia Umbellifera 'Variegata') — Adaptable to various soil types, it requires consistent moistureVariegated Bird-Catcher Tree (Pisonia Umbellifera 'Variegata') — Its sticky seeds may ensnare small birds, hence the nameVariegated Bird-Catcher Tree (Pisonia Umbellifera 'Variegata') — commonly known as the Variegated Bird-Catcher TreeVariegated Bird-Catcher Tree (Pisonia Umbellifera 'Variegata') — This ornamental tree typically reaches up to 15-20 feet tall, thriving in full sun to partial

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Mature height
8–12 Ft.
Mature width
8–12 Ft.

Classification

Type
Shrub, Tree
Family
Nyctaginaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Variegated Bird-Catcher Tree (Pisonia Umbellifera 'Variegata') — is a striking foliage plant prized for its mottled green and creamy white leaves
Variegated Bird-Catcher Tree (Pisonia Umbellifera 'Variegata') — Ideal for adding textured contrast in tropical-themed gardens
Variegated Bird-Catcher Tree (Pisonia Umbellifera 'Variegata') — Adaptable to various soil types, it requires consistent moisture
Variegated Bird-Catcher Tree (Pisonia Umbellifera 'Variegata') — Its sticky seeds may ensnare small birds, hence the name
Variegated Bird-Catcher Tree (Pisonia Umbellifera 'Variegata') — commonly known as the Variegated Bird-Catcher Tree
Variegated Bird-Catcher Tree (Pisonia Umbellifera 'Variegata') — This ornamental tree typically reaches up to 15-20 feet tall, thriving in full sun to partial

Photograph: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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