anacua
medium, evergreen tree with a dense, rounded crown, with dark green + sandpapery leaves that turn a brilliant orange in fall — brilliant clusters of fragrant white flowers in spring
plant details
anacua
identification
latin name: Ehretia anacua
usda code: EHAN
alternative name(s): Sugarberry Anacua, Anaqua, Anacahuita, Knockaway, Knackaway, Sandpaper tree, Manzanita, Manzanillo, Tlalahuacat
classification
ecotopes class: canopy
ecological condition(s): sunny edge – shady woodland
size range: small – 20-40 ft
habit: tree
leaf retention: evergreen
light requirement: full sun – part-shade
color signature: white flowers followed by red and orange berries
native range
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