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EHRETIA anacua
Commonly known as Knockaway, Sandpaper tree
A Mexican and US species with reddish-brown to grey bark which peels. The leaves have a remarkably rough texture. Abundant white flowers which make the tree seem as if it is covered in snow
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Pests & Diseases - none. -
Place of Origin - Mexico, southern Texas. -
Hardy - average winter - Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Height - 5m (16ft) -
Spread - 5m (16ft)
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Semi-evergreen - Keeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well. - replaces some leaves in spring.Elliptic to oblong dark green leaves to 8cm (3in) long.
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Tree - often produces suckers or multiple trunks.
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Full Sun -
Partial Shade -
fertile well drained soil - moderately fertile. Shelter from cold, drying winds.
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Rounded to broadly spreading
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