Queñoa (Polylepis Tarapacana) is a perennial shrub/tree in the Rosaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 8-10. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
Polylepis tarapacana is a high-altitude shrub or small tree native to the Andean regions of Bolivia, Chile, and Peru, notable for being among the highest growing trees in the world.
Queñoa
Polylepis Tarapacana
Polylepis tarapacana is a high-altitude shrub or small tree native to the Andean regions of Bolivia, Chile, and Peru, notable for being among the highest growing trees in the world.
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