Gmelina Species, Parrot's Beak
Gmelinaphilippensis

<h1>Gmelina Species, Parrot's Beak<br><i>Gmelina</i><i>philippensis</i></h1>

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                            <b>Family: Lamiaceae</b>
                                    (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)<br>
                                                        <b>Genus: <i>Gmelina</i></b>
                                    (g-MEL-in-uh)<br>
                                        
                            <b>Species: <i>philippensis</i></b>
                                    (fil-lip-EN-sis)<br>
                            
            
                        
                        
                        
                            <P><b>Synonym:<i>Gmelina hystrix</i></b><br>
            
                        
                        
                        
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                                                        <P><B>Category</B></P>
                                                                        Shrubs<BR>
                                                                                                Tropicals and Tender Perennials<BR>
                                                                                                Vines and Climbers<BR>
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                                                        <P><B>Water Requirements</B></P>
                                                                        Average Water Needs;  Water regularly; do not overwater<BR>
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                                                        <P><B>Sun Exposure</B></P>
                                                                        Full Sun<BR>
                                                                                                Sun to Partial Shade<BR>
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                                                        <P><B>Foliage</B></P>
                                                                        Evergreen<BR>
                                                                                                Provides Winter Interest<BR>
                                                                                                Textured<BR>
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                                                        <P><B>Foliage Color</B></P>
                                                                        Unknown
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                                                        <P><B>Height</B></P>
                                                                        10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)<BR>
                                                                                                12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)<BR>
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                                                        <P><B>Spacing</B></P>
                                                                        8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)<BR>
                                                                                                10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)<BR>
                                                                                                12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)<BR>
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                                                        <P><B>Hardiness</B></P>
                                                                        USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)<BR>
                                                                                                USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)<BR>
                                                                                                USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)<BR>
                                                                                                USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)<BR>
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                                                                                            <P><B>Where to Grow</B></P>
                                                                        Unknown
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                                                                                                    <P><B>Danger</B></P>
                                                                        Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling<BR>
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                                                                                                    <P><B>Bloom Color</B></P>
                                                                        Bright Yellow<BR>
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                                                                                                    <P><B>Bloom Characteristics</B></P>
                                                                        Unknown
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                                                                                                    <P><B>Bloom Size</B></P>
                                                                        Unknown
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                                                                                                    <P><B>Bloom Time</B></P>
                                                                        Mid Spring<BR>
                                                                                                Late Spring/Early Summer<BR>
                                                                                                Mid Summer<BR>
                                                                                                Late Summer/Early Fall<BR>
                                                                                                Mid Fall<BR>
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                                                                                                    <P><B>Other details</B></P>
                                                                        Unknown
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                                                                                                    <P><B>Soil pH requirements</B></P>
                                                                        6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)<BR>
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                                                                                                    <P><B>Patent Information</B></P>
                                                                        Unknown
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                                                                                                    <P><B>Propagation Methods</B></P>
                                                                        From woody stem cuttings<BR>
                                                                                                From seed; direct sow after last frost<BR>
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                                                                                                    <P><B>Seed Collecting</B></P>
                                                                        Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry<BR>
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