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species 14,078 observations

Be-still Tree

Cascabela thevetia

Status
present
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

4 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Satin White Palpita 1
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Eulaema polychroma, White-lined Sphinx, Broad-billed Hummingbird 3

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Trees
Light
Full sun Part shade
Moisture
Well drained
Soil
Sand Loam Organic
Soil pH
Neutral Alkaline
Drought tolerant
Yes
Habit
Erect
Plant type
Shrub Tree

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.

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