Asian Colubrina Plant Care

Asian Colubrina (Colubrina asiatica) belongs to the Rhamnaceae family within the Colubrina genus. Asian Colubrina is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Old World, from eastern Africa to India, southeast Asia, tropical Australia, and the Pacific Islands. Asian Colubrina is also known as Green Coffee, Snuff-box Seeds, Adina.

Asian Colubrina displays a small tree or shrub growth habit, reaching up to 10 ft tall with a spread of approximately 8 ft. Asian Colubrina produces small, inconspicuous flowers.

Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Asian Colubrina every 7–14 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established trees mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Asian Colubrina thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Colubrina asiatica tolerates temperatures of 60–85°F. Asian Colubrina prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.

Well-draining sandy soil mix with organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Asian Colubrina to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Asian Colubrina every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established trees in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.

Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.

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Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade and well-draining sandy soil mix with organic matter. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Asian Colubrina is suited to USDA Zone 13a.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped trees in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

Asian Colubrina can spread to about 8 ft (2.4 m) and reach about 10 ft (3 m) tall. Space plants about 8 ft (2.4 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

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Prune Asian Colubrina while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the tree in one year.

Asian Colubrina is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 13). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Asian Colubrina can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings.

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Asian Colubrina is susceptible to aphids, scale insects. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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Asian Colubrina grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Asian Colubrina is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Old World, from eastern Africa to India, southeast Asia, tropical Australia, and the Pacific Islands. In cooler regions, grow Asian Colubrina as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.