African Star Chestnut (Sterculia Setigera) is a perennial tree in the Malvaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires drought-tolerant watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
Sterculia setigera is a large, deciduous shrub or tree native to tropical Africa, known for its spreading crown and production of a high-quality water-soluble gum.
African Star Chestnut
Sterculia Setigera
Sterculia setigera is a large, deciduous shrub or tree native to tropical Africa, known for its spreading crown and production of a high-quality water-soluble gum.
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