This small tree has single or multiple trunks with spreading branches that form a compact rounded crown. It has bright green oblong leaves and the tiny star-shaped whitish flowers appear in clusters from summer to autumn followed by sticky fruit.

Hardiness zones 10 to 12

Pisonia grandisis naturally found from Madagascar to the Pacific Islands growing in lowland regions of islands and atolls.

It prefers a well drained humus rich soils that are high in potassium (bird excrement, guano) in a protected sunny position with high humidity and ample moisture and is frost and drought tender.

The Moonlight Tree is grown for its attractive foliage and is planted in small tropical gardens along borders or used for shade. It is very suitable for coastal regions and establishes in 2 to 3 years. It is also planted in shaded courtyards or along water courses and the var. Albais grown for its foliage contrast. ID 2947

Note:
This plant is not commonly cultivated outside its native environment and may be difficult to obtained requiring a specialist nursery.

Pisonia(piss-O-nee-ah) grandis(GRAN-des)

Nyctaginaceae (nyk-taj-i-NAY-see-ee)
Bougainvilleas, Four-o`clocks