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Barringtonia asiatica
Barringtonia
Barringtonia · Lecythidaceae
Barringtonia (Barringtonia asiatica) is a exotic tree included in the City of Sydney tree species list. Council data indicates approximately 10 m high and 6 m spread, with a rounded canopy form. Its noted amenity value is prominent flowers. Its recorded local performance is somewhat reliable. Final selection should still account for available soil volume, services, exposure and the mature canopy required on the site.
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Classification
Genus
Barringtonia
Family
Lecythidaceae
Common name
Barringtonia
Climate
temperate, subtropical, urban
Barringtonia asiatica belongs to the Barringtonia genus within the Lecythidaceae family. It performs reliably across temperate, subtropical, urban zones in our experience.
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Cultivation
Care sheet.
Water
Regular water during heat and extended dry periods
Light
Salt + Wind
Soil
Wet soil; confirm drainage and soil volume for the site
Growth rate
Fast
Mature size
10 m H × 6 m W
Landscape use
Trial
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Further reading
- 01Tree species list - urban suitability and selection attributes — City of Sydney
- 02Barringtonia asiatica observation photograph — GBIF · Egor Dyukarev · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/