Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
Australia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
Littoral rainforest, Near Estuaries
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Orange, Light Yellow, Orange Red, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Frost, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
Reduce water once established, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Borers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Frost, Pollution, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Used to establish native woodland
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as firewood, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
CUPANIOPSIS anacardioides
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Tuckeroo, Green leaved tamarind
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
Carrotwood ट्री
In German
Matilija Poppy
Carrotwood Baum
In French
Matilija Poppy
Carrotwood Arbre
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
Árbol carrotwood
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
Carrotwood Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
Árvore Carrotwood
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
Carrotwood Drzewo
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
Carrotwood ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Papaverales
Sapindales
Family
Papaveraceae
Sapindaceae
Genus
Romneya
Cupaniopsis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Sapindoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Carrotwood Tree
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Carrotwood Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Carrotwood Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Carrotwood Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Carrotwood Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Carrotwood Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Matilija Poppy and Carrotwood Tree Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Carrotwood Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Carrotwood Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Carrotwood Tree are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Carrotwood Tree flower color: White
- Carrotwood Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Matilija Poppy and Carrotwood Tree
Care of Matilija Poppy and Carrotwood Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Carrotwood Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Carrotwood Tree needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.