COCHLOSPERMUM VITIFOLIUM 'FLOREPLENO' (double flower)
Buttercup Tree

In South America you will find this tropical tree growing. It is deciduous and the flowers appear before the leaves. The flowers colored golden yellow sometimes cover the entire tree with
vivid results. You won't need to wait long to see flowers, plants as young as 2 year old should
bloom. The leaves, star-like shaped, grow in the spring and are also attractive. It is drought
tolerant when established. This magnificent flowering tree will only perform well in warm
locations. Even though it can survive temperatures in the low 30's, a hard freeze may knock
down the flower buds before they open. The tree can grow up to 40' in height but will look
much better if kept around 12'-15. Trimming should be done only after the tree
has finished blooming.

We carry 2 varieties. One with a single flower and another with a double.
Check out Cochlospermum vitifolium 'Single Flower'

FAMILY : Bixaceae 
ORIGIN : Mexico
SIZE : up to 40'
GROWTH RATE : fast
LIGHT REQUIREMENTS : full sun
WATER REQUIREMENTS : average during the growing season,
drier during the resting period (Dec, Jan)
MIN. TEMP. : low 30's
FLOWER : Feb/March