Cordia sebestena
Geiger Tree, Kou Haole
Boraginaceae
Shrubs, Trees
CORDIAThese members of the forget-me-not family are grown for their showy flowers. Some species are at home in the desert Southwest, others in more tropical climates.
Cordia sebestenaNative to the Caribbean Islands and tropical America. A popular street tree in Hawaii’s dry lowlands. Grows 10 to 25 ft. high and 15 ft. wide, with dense, round head. Dark green leaves are 9 to 12 in. long and half as wide, and so rough surfaced they are almost sandpapery. Clusters of brilliant orange-red flowers are produced much of the year at branch tips. Good wind and salt tolerance; takes drought but does best with regular water.
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