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Calabash Tree

Crescentia cujete, Bignoniaceae

Zones
10–12
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Growing Conditions

Tolerances

Companion Plants

BignayAntidesma bunius
Shade ProvisionWind Protection
NanceByrsonima crassifolia
Beneficial Insect HabitatShade Provision

Antagonistic Plants

Breadnut SeededArtocarpus camansi

Both large tropical trees compete intensely for canopy dominance and light resources

Common Questions

What zones does Calabash Tree grow in?

Calabash Tree grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Calabash Tree?

Good companions for Calabash Tree include Bignay, Nance.

Design guilds with Calabash Tree and see companion relationships visually.

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