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Tibouchina spp. Dwarf Tibouchina, Glorytree

Edward F. Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail Hansen


Release Date: 2/4/2024

DOI: 10.32473/edis-fp582-1999

Agriculture

Abstract

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. The publication “Tibouchina spp.: Dwarf Tibouchina, Glorytree” provides an overview of the dwarf tibouchina plant. This species, known for its compact growth and small, vibrant purple flowers, is suitable for use as ground cover or in hanging baskets. It thrives in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 11 and prefers part shade to part sun. The plant is not native to North America and is not known to be invasive. It requires moderate growth conditions and is relatively pest-resistant. First published October 1999. 

About this Publication

This document is FPS -582, one of a series of the Department of Environmental Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date October 1999. Revised October 2023. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.

About the Authors

Edward F. Gilman, professor emeritus; Ryan W. Klein, assistant professor, arboriculture; and Gail Hansen, professor, sustainable landscape design; Department of Environmental Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville, FL 32611.

How to Cite

Gilman, E. (2007). Tibouchina spp. Dwarf Tibouchina, Glorytree. EDIS, 2007(15). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fp582-1999

Authors

Edward F. Gilman
Edward F. Gilman

professor emeritus, Department of Environmental Horticulture

Ryan Klein
Ryan Klein
Specialist
University of Florida

assistant professor, arboriculture, UF/IFAS School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences

Gail Hansen
Gail Hansen
Specialist
University of Florida

professor, sustainable landscape design, UF/IFAS Department of Horticultural Sciences

Contacts

Keighly Graves
Keighly Graves
staff
University of Florida

horticultural science specialist, Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program

Claire Lewis
Claire Lewis
Specialist
University of Florida

state specialized agent II and director Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program, UF/IFAS Center for Land Use Efficiency

Wendy Wilber
Wendy Wilber
Specialist
University of Florida

state program coordinator and Extension agent IV, UF/IFAS Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program

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