Characteristics
Its habit is shrubby and highly branched. In time it can become a tree up to 20 metres tall, forming a very short, thick trunk and an umbrella-shaped, although somewhat irregular, crown. On the branches of older specimens, hanging aerial roots grow, reddish and very fibrous. The younger branches are covered with fine white or […]
Drought resistant, so we recommend watering only when the substrate is partly dry
Sun.
It likes coastal areas and is able to grow on steep cliffs, clinging to the rocks. It copes very well with salinity and coastal winds, so it can grow perfectly on the seafront as a windbreak hedge.
Soil that is somewhat fertile, or a universal substrate if grown in pots. In both cases it must be well drained to avoid unwanted waterlogging.
It can withstand light, occasional frosts down to -2 ºC, perhaps -3 ºC if sheltered from the wind
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