Ant Tree, Triplaris Americana

Description for Ant Tree, Triplaris Americana
Plant height: 28 – 44 inches
Plant spread:
This tree grows 8-10m high with a straight, smooth, grey trunk with pyramidal crown. Leaves are bright green and smooth, or brownish-velvety beneath along the midrib and veins. Small male and female flowers on separate trees in large clusters, along densely greyish-yellow, light brown hairy axes. Female flowers are red.

Common name(s): Ant Tree, long John, long Jack, triplaris, tangarana
Flower colours: Ivory, Gray
Bloom time: Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Max reachable height: Up to 3 meters
Difficulty to grow: Easy to grow
Planting and care
Sunlight: Full sun
Soil: Acidic neutral loam soil
Water: Average Water
Temperature: Hot temperatures and high humidity
Fertilizer: Apply any organic fertilizer
Caring for Ant Tree
Typical uses of Ant Tree
Special features:

Ornamental use: Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical.