{"product_id":"cupaniopsis-anacardiodes","title":"CarrotWood","description":"\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarrotWood is a fast-growing, broadleaf evergreen tree valued for its dense, glossy foliage, attractive orange fruit, and high tolerance for coastal conditions, salt, and drought. However, it is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecritical for Bay Area gardeners to know\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that this tree is listed as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCategory I Invasive Species in Florida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e due to its prolific seed production and ability to spread into natural areas. While it has been used as a street tree in some California coastal cities, its planting is increasingly discouraged, and native or non-invasive alternatives are strongly recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForms a dense, rounded canopy of glossy, dark green compound leaves, providing substantial evergreen shade and windbreak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduces showy clusters of bright orange to yellow seed capsules in winter and spring, which are ornamental but contribute to its weedy potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExhibits excellent tolerance to coastal conditions, including salt spray, wind, and sandy, well-drained soils. It is also highly drought-tolerant once established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrows rapidly, providing quick screening or shade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMajor Consideration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The tree produces a large amount of fruit containing seeds that are readily spread by birds and water. It has demonstrated invasive tendencies in climates similar to parts of California (notably coastal Southern California).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Victory Nursery","offers":[{"title":"15 Gallon·Stand","offer_id":43447661101144,"sku":null,"price":169.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/8000\/6232\/files\/CarrotWood-1.png?v=1772893962","url":"https:\/\/victorynursery.us\/products\/cupaniopsis-anacardiodes","provider":"Victory Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}