Water
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering significantly in winter to prevent root rot.
Ensure good drainage to avoid waterlogged conditions, as this tree prefers drier soil.
Also known as Anacua · Anaqua · Knock-Away
Sandpaper-Tree (Ehretia anacua) is an adaptable evergreen tree with a spreading habit, known for its rough-textured leaves and abundant white flowers followed by small, e
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce in winter.
Sandy, Loamy, Clay
50% intensity
Warm
75% intensity
Thrives in warm to hot temperatures. Protect from hard freezes.
Low
25% intensity
Fertilize sparingly during the growing season.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | Yes |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering significantly in winter to prevent root rot.
Ensure good drainage to avoid waterlogged conditions, as this tree prefers drier soil.
Prune to shape the tree, remove dead or damaged branches, and maintain desired size. Light pruning can be done anytime, but heavier pruning is best in late winter or early spring before new growth begins.
This encourages vigorous new growth.
Easily propagated from seeds sown in spring or semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer. Seeds may require stratification.
Cuttings should be placed in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist in a warm, humid environment.
Young plants benefit from repotting every 1-2 years in spring. Mature trees require repotting less frequently, perhaps every 3-5 years, or when root-bound.
Use a well-draining potting mix, similar to their natural sandy habitat.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Sandpaper-Tree (Ehretia anacua)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Boraginales |
| Family | Boraginaceae |
| Genus | Ehretia |
| Species | Ehretia anacua |
Similar in genus Ehretia
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