RARE LIVE PLANT 3ft Couroupita guianensis - Cannonball tree

Description: Height of the plant that I ship is about 2-3ftLast 2 photos are of one of actual plants. I still stand in awe each time I see the cannon ball tree (Couroupita guianensis), a member of the Brazil nut family. In fact, it is such an astonishing plant that I am nominating it as the most interesting tree on EarthCouroupita guianensis, commonly known as cannonball tree, is a soft-wooded, deciduous tropical tree of the Brazil nut family that typically matures to 50-75’ (infrequently to 100’) tall. It is primarily native to rainforests in the Guianas (French Guiana, Suriname and Guyana) in northeastern South America, but has been widely planted in a number of different tropical to semi-tropical areas around the world. The common name is in reference to the unusual, bordering-on-the bizarre, woody, globose, hard-shelled, reddish-brown fruits of this tree which mature to a cannonball size of 8-10” in diameter. On windy days, the fruits often bang against each other on the tree creating a sound reportedly resembling a cannonade. Each fruit contains 200-300 seeds which are embedded in an ill-smelling, soft red pulp which turns bluish-green when exposed to air. Each fruit typically takes 1 year or more to mature. When ripe, fruits drop from the tree, usually splitting open as they hit the ground with an explosive splat. Large, pleasantly fragrant, rose-pink to red flowers (each to 4-5” across) bloom in racemes. Each flower has a 6-lobed calyx and 6 spreading petals which encircle two types of stamens (fertile stamens and sterile staminoides) which are borne on a cream-colored androphore. Each individual flower blooms for only one day. Flowers and subsequent fruits are located on drooping, naked, thick, tangled, vine-like stems (extrusions to 2-6’ long) which emerge directly from the trunk and large branches. Old trees often have the lower parts of their trunks completely covered with dangling flower racemes and fruits. Simple, elliptic to ovate to oblong leaves (6-8” long) are primarily clustered near the branch ends. Leaves are alternate or in apical whorls. Leaf margins are entire or finely serrate. Veins on leaf undersides are pubescent. Leaves typically drop once, but sometimes twice, per year, usually in response to dry weather, hence the designation of deciduous for this tropical tree. Cannonball tree: How to grow?The Cannonball tree (Couroupita Guianensis) is a tropical tree native to the Amazon rainforest in South America. It is known for its large, round fruits that resemble cannonballs, hence its common name. To grow a cannonball tree, follow these steps: Choose a location: A cannonball tree requires a warm, humid environment and prefers full sun to partial shade. It is not frost-tolerant, so it should be grown where temperatures do not drop below freezing.Prepare the soil: Cannonball tree grows best in well-draining soil with a pH of 6.0 to 7.0. If your soil is not suitable, you can prepare a mixture of equal parts compost, peat moss, and perlite or sand.Plant the tree: Cannonball trees can be propagated by seed or by planting a small tree. If you are planting a small tree, dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and as deep as the root ball. Place the tree in the hole and fill it with soil, making sure to tamp it down firmly to eliminate air pockets. Water the tree thoroughly after planting.Water and fertilise: Cannonball trees require regular watering, especially during the first few months after planting. Water the tree deeply once a week or more frequently if the soil becomes dry. Fertilise the tree with a balanced fertiliser once a month during the growing season. Cannonball tree: Care tipsFor maintaining a Cannonball tree (Couroupita guianensis) in your garden, follow these tips: Water regularly: A cannonball tree requires regular watering, especially during the first few months after planting. Water the tree deeply once a week or more frequently if the soil becomes dry.Fertilise: Fertilise the tree with a balanced fertiliser once a month during the growing season.Prune and shape: Cannonball trees can grow quite large, so it is important to prune and shape the tree to control its size. Prune off any broken or damaged branches, and remove any suckers that appear at the base of the tree.Protect from frost: Cannonball trees are not frost-tolerant, so it is important to protect them from freezing temperatures. If you live in an area with frost, you may need to bring the tree indoors or cover it with a protective blanket during the winter.Pest control: The cannonball tree is generally resistant to pests and diseases, but it can be susceptible to scale insects and mealybugs. If you notice any pests on your tree, use an organic pest control method to remove them.By following these care tips, you can keep your Cannonball tree healthy and thriving. Cannonball tree: Flowering seasonThe flowers of the Cannonball tree are lovely. The intense and enticing scent of the enormous rose-pink blossoms is strongest in the mornings. Each one only lasts for one day and has six spreading petals surrounding both fertile and sterile stamens. The fruits that give the Cannonball tree its name are produced by the pollinated blooms. The fruits develop on the vines as well. Over the course of 18 months, they grow into enormous, spherical balls about the size of cannonballs. On windy days, the fruits, which are woody and reddish brown, bang against one another and make a cannonade-like sound. When the fruit is ready, it explodes when it hits the ground after falling from the tree. The many seeds inside the fruit can occasionally be seen when the fruit cracks apart. Fertilizer that I include as an option is an excellent choice for professional growers or nurseries if you grow plant in a pot. I personally use it for all my plants. It has polymer coating to allow slow release during 8-9 months evenly. You don't have to worry about repotting the plant for about 1 year or worry about burning plant with your regular over the counter fertilizer. You need about 3-4oz per 3 gal pot or 4-5oz per 5 gal pot. GUARANTEED ANALYSIS F1877Total Nitrogen (N)**. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15%8.0% Ammoniacal Nitrogen7.0% Nitrate NitrogenAvailable Phosphate (P2O5)**. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9%Soluble Potash (K2O)**. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12%Magnesium (Mg)**. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3%0.8% Water Soluble Magnesium (Mg)Sulfur (S)**. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.9%5.93% Combined Sulfur (S)Boron (B). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.02%Copper (Cu). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.05%0.05% Water Soluble Copper (Cu)Iron (Fe)**. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.46%0.08% Water Soluble Iron (Fe)0.005% Chelated Iron (Fe)Manganese (Mn)**. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.06%0.05% Water Soluble Manganese (Mn)Molybdenum (Mo)**. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.02%Zinc (Zn). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.05%0.017% Water Soluble Zinc (Zn)Derived from: Polymer-Coated: Ammonium Nitrate,Ammonium Phosphate, Potassium Sulfate, MagnesiumSulfate, Sodium Borate, Iron Phosphate, Iron EDTA,Manganese Sulfate, Sodium Molybdate, Zinc Sulfate;Copper Sulfate, Zinc Oxide Root ball of the plant comes in a plastic poly bag, sealed to maintain moisture for the 3 days that the plant is in transit.Height of the plants is measured from the base of the root ball.No returns, refunds or exchanges

Price: 198 USD

Location: West Palm Beach

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Shipping Cost: 25 USD