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Pink Ball Tree

Dombeya Wallichii

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Overview

The Pink Ball Tree, or Dombeya wallichii, is a deciduous tropical showstopper. Growing 15-20 feet in height, it features heart-shaped leaves and prolific pink blooms resembling hydrangeas that appear in winter. This specimen demands full sun to partial shade and thrives in USDA zones 9-11. It's ideal for creating focal points in gardens due to its striking flowers and pleasant fragrance, though it requires well-drained soil to flourish.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, High, MediumZones 9–10Climate Subtropical, Temperate
Pink Ball Tree (Dombeya Wallichii) — The Pink Ball Tree, or Dombeya wallichii, is a deciduous tropical showstopper

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, High, Medium
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Byttneriaceae
Climate
Subtropical, Temperate

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Pink Ball Tree (Dombeya Wallichii) — rounded silhouette when mature.<br><br>The foliage boasts broad; adding a touch of tropical elegance to the, image 51
Pink Ball Tree (Dombeya Wallichii) — presents an opulent display that could serve as an ornamental centerpiece in any garden design; these leaves, image 50
Pink Ball Tree (Dombeya Wallichii) — commonly referred to as the Pink Ball Tree; this specimen demands full sun to partial shade and thrives in, image 49
Pink Ball Tree (Dombeya Wallichii) — though it requires well-drained soil to flourish; adding a touch of tropical elegance to the garden setting, image 48

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