With a common name like the “cannonball tree,” you might expect something out of the ordinary, and you would be right. This tropical deciduous tree, with the botanical name of Couroupita guianensis, is definitely different from any tree you’ve ever seen. Ready to hear more about the Couroupita guianensis? Read on to learn exactly how curious this tree is. You’ll understand better why all primary Cououpita guianensis uses are ornamental. Cannonball Tree The cannonball tree (Couroupita guianensis) is a deciduous tropical tree that hails from the rainforest regions of the Guianas Island. It is a soft-wooded relative of the Brazil nut family and grows to some 75 feet (25 m.) tall. The first truly distinct thing about the cannonball tree is that its flowers and fruits grow from the trunk, not along the branches. They appear on thick, vine-like stems that grow directly from the tree trunk. The vines grow […]
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