Sandbox Tree
| PLANT INFO. | DETAILS |
|---|---|
| SCIENTIFIC NAME |
Hura crepitans
|
| COMMON NAME | Sandbox Tree |
| FAMILY |
Euphorbiaceae
|
| FORM |
Large semi deciduous
|
| HEIGHT |
25-40m
|
| CROWN SIZE |
10-15m
|
| TEXTURE |
Fine to medium
|
| TRUNK |
>1m
|
| FOLIAGE |
Green broad leaves
|
| FLOWER COLOR |
Male flowers are dark red, female flowers are reddish-brown
|
| SCENT | |
| BLOOMING PERIOD | Several times a year. Varies |
| SOIL | Wet soil |
| MOISTURE |
Moderate
|
| LIGHT |
Partial or full sunlight
|
| INSECTS & DISEASE | |
| GROWTH RATE/ HABIT |
Erect, fast growing
|
| SPACING |
3m
|
| CHARACTERISTICS/ USES |
Milky sap is poisonous and is used in arrows, baits. Wood used for furniture.
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| GPS | |
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