Location specific values:
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Plant specific values:
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Large-Leaf Cestrum (Cestrum megalophyllum) | Easyscape Plant Profile

Large-Leaf Cestrum

(Cestrum megalophyllum)

Large-Leaf Cestrum (Cestrum megalophyllum)

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Climate Requirements for Honolulu, Hawaii

This Plant Your Site Plant Suitability for Your Location
• Precipitation 12" - 272" 41" Aquatic Aquatic
• High Temp. 48°F - 95°F 86°F Your summer temperatures are normal for this plant. Excellent
• Low Temp. 27°F - 73°F 63°F Your winter temperatures are normal for this plant Excellent
This plant should grow well at your location with about N inches per year (Y minutes per month) of irrigation.

Summary

Cestrum megalophyllum, commonly known as Large-leaf Cestrum, is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to the understory of tropical rainforests in Central and South America. It typically grows to a height of 8-10 feet (2.4-3 meters) with a similar spread. The plant features large, glossy, lance-shaped leaves that can add a lush, tropical feel to the garden. It produces clusters of tubular, yellow-green flowers that are often hidden amongst the foliage. These flowers are modest in appearance but can be quite fragrant, especially at night, attracting pollinators such as moths.

Large-leaf Cestrum is valued for its evergreen foliage and the exotic look it brings to a garden. It is suitable for use as a background plant in mixed borders or as a specimen in subtropical and tropical gardens. It requires a warm climate and does not tolerate frost. In cultivation, it thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers medium or fast-draining loam soils. Regular watering is needed, but the plant can tolerate short periods of drought once established. It is relatively low-maintenance but may require pruning to maintain a desired shape or to remove any damaged branches.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Shrub, Tree
  • Height: 10-15 feet
  • Width: 8-12 feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Flower Color: Green, White
  • Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
  • Leaf Retention: Evergreen

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Water: Medium
  • Drainage: Medium, Fast

Common Uses

Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden

Natural Habitat

Native to the understory of tropical rainforests in Central and South America

Other Names

Common Names: Sureau Des Bois, Wild Coffee (Lesser Antilles)

Scientific Names: Cestrum megalophyllum, Cestrum nocturnum

GBIF Accepted Name: Cestrum megalophyllum