Calabash Tree
Crescentia cujete
Family: BignoniaceaeNative: Central and South AmericaIdentified: Apr 1, 2026
A medium-sized tree with horizontal branches and unique, large, spherical, woody fruit that grows directly from the trunk and limbs. It has small, spoon-shaped leaves arranged in clusters.
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Thrives in full sun and well-draining soil. It is drought-tolerant once established but prefers consistent moisture. It requires a frost-free tropical or subtropical climate to survive outdoors.