Anna,

If you google the botanical name, a unmentionable site comes up with photos and info.

Hi bodiggly,

I read all that I could on the internet, but there is nothing like personal experience from gardenwebbers. I have seen things on that site (sun preference, cold tolerance, etc, that was not true in my experience). I prefer to see what experience people like me have with it, in our local climate. Do you have any experience with this plant?

Anna

Anna, have one growing in practically full sun in an area that is average to sandy soil (hardpan underneath). It is g rowing very well. Bought it 3 years ago at 4' size, it is now 10' and about 8' wide. Flowers nicely.

Only disappointment is that the fruits/seeds NEVER ripen to the pretty cobalt blue. Can't figure out if it's temperature, or late summer humidity... Still it's a nice open-canopy tree for underplanting things that like a little midday break from summer sun.

Supposed to grow to about 30-40, not sure about wind tolerance as it was protected from Wilma by an established mamey sapote and red lime.

Oh, hi Longwood! Nice to 'see' you. Have missed your postings.

Wow, I didn't realize it would get that big. I just planted it rather close to the path thinking it needs to be appreciated up close, but didn't count on it getting that wide across. Maybe I can keep it limbed up on that side. Mine is only maybe 18 inches tall, but is flowering! Very cute. I noticed today it has a couple of green seeds. Will have to see if they make it to blue. Sounds like it's a pretty tough tree, doing well even over hardpan. I put mine in half day sun... hope that's enough. I'm really excited about this plant. Thanks for your input.

Anna