ant tree
Triplaris americana
USDA zones10 to 12
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate or wet soil
Size35 to 65 feet tall10 to 25 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Red, pink
Garden uses
Notes
Ant tree (Triplaris americana) is a tree for specimen use. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 10 and warmer, down to about 30°F (-1°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full sun and average to wet soil. It blooms in red and pink in mid to late spring. Give it plenty of room, since it can reach 35 to 65 feet tall.
Pairs well with Angel's trumpet, Lantana, and Sugar cane.
Native range
South and Central America.