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| Anacua, Sugarberry, Knockaway, Knackaway, Anacahuita, Manzanita, Manzanillo, Sandpaper Tree Ehretia anacua Boraginaceae Anacua is an attractive tree mainly native to South Texas but can be found as far north as Austin. It is subtropical and if planted as far north as Dallas it will freeze back in cold winters, and rarely develop flowers. It grows best on alkaline soils with good drainage, but is adaptable to neutral to slightly acidic soils. It is sometimes called sandpaper tree because of the rough texture of the leaves. It blooms from spring through summer with white, fragrant flowers that cover the tree in dense clusters. Bright orange fruits then ripen from April to June. Plant Habit or Use: large shrub medium tree Exposure: sun partial sun Flower Color: white Blooming Period: spring summer Fruit Characteristics: orange drupes Height: to 50 ft. Width: to 45 ft. Plant Character: deciduous Heat Tolerance: very high Water Requirements: medium low Soil Requirements: alkaline adaptable Additional Comments:
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