Botanical name | Barringtonia racemosa |
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Plant Care |
![]() Full Sun
Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day. ![]() Frost Sensitive
Frost Sensitive – Will Get Damaged and Possibly Killed During Periods of Frost. ![]() High Watering
High Watering – Requires Frequent Watering. ![]() Indigenous
Indigenous – Originates in South Africa. |
Size | |
Categories | |
Flowers | This tree forms long, pendulous flower stems. |
Common name(s) | Powderpuff tree |
Origin | |
Foliage | Barringtonia racemosa has large, shiny, dark green leaves. |
Uses in landscape design | Coastal |
Maintenance | This plant needs lots of water. |
Interesting info | This is a lovely tree found on the edges of swampy areas. |
Other languages | Poeierkwasboom (A) |
Barringtonia racemosa (Powderpuff tree)
- Botanical name: Barringtonia racemosa
- Common name(s): Powderpuff tree
- Categories: Trees
Plant description:
A lovely tree found on the edges of swampy areas. It has large, shiny, dark green leaves with long, pendulous flower stems. Ideal for coastal gardens and warm areas, but bear in mind that it needs lots of water.
Family: –
Synonym: –
Botanical Pronunciation: barringTOneea
Barringtonia racemosa requirements and features

Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
This tree forms long, pendulous flower stems.
Barringtonia racemosa has large, shiny, dark green leaves.
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