LONCHOCARPUS VIOLACEUS
Lilac Tree

Common names for this gorgeous tree are Lilac Tree, Lancepod, Chaperno and Tropical Wisteria. It is a fast growing, evergreen tree that gets very showy flowers in late summer-fall. The violet color flowers are fragrant and resemble lilacs.



FAMILY : Fabaceae
ORIGIN : Trinidad, Venezuela, Colombia, Trinidad
TYPE/USES : evergreen tree
SIZE : 10' - 20'
LIGHT REQUIREMENTS : full to partial sun
WATER REQUIREMENTS : keep dry
MIN. TEMP. : low 30's for a short period of time
FLOWER : late summer, fall