barbados nut
Jatropha curcas
USDA zones9 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
Size15 to 20 feet tall10 to 15 feet wide
- Bloom color
- Yellowish green
Notes
Barbados nut (Jatropha curcas) is a tree for tropical gardens and large landscapes. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 9 and warmer, down to about 20°F (-7°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full sun. It can reach 15 to 20 feet tall and 10 to 15 feet wide, so give it room. Its small flowers are yellowish green.
Pairs well with Flowering banana, Papyrus, and Buttonwood.
Native range
Tropical America.