Potato Tree

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Potato Tree

April 24, 2022 Flowering Trees Under the Jakfruit Tree 0

Solanum macranthum is native to Brazil. It is a member of the Solanaceae or Potato Family. It usually branches very low giving it a multi-trunk appearance, attaining a height of 15-20′ tall and almost as wide. A very fast-growing tree with a very attractive shape. The flowers, in clusters, are very large star shaped and very showy. Three shades of blue are visible at the same time on the tree much like The Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow shrub.

Richard Lyons Nursery currently has this tree in stock.