Ehretia anacua Anaqua (Ehretiaceae) Evergreen tree

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Ehretia anacua
Anaqua
Evergreen tree
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The Ehretia anacua plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - S.E. Texas to Mexico. It is a member of the Ehretiaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Anaqua. Some home gardeners know the variety as E. elliptica. DC.

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Latin Name:  Ehretia anacua
Common Name:  Anaqua
Family:  Ehretiaceae
Author:  (Terán.&Berl.)I.M.Johnst.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Develops into a tree when growing in river valleys in fertile soils, it is also found as a shrub on dry barren ridges[82].

Propagation Notes: Seed - we have no information on this species but suggest sowing it as soon as it is ripe in a greenhouse. Sow stored seed in late winter or early spring. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a frame. Division of suckers in the growing season.

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