Bixa orellana

Lipstick Tree, Annatto

Family: Bixaceae Bixa


Type Tree, shrub
USDA Hardiness range 10B - 11
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Pink
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Specimen, winter interest
Height 15' to 20' / 4.60m to 6.00m
Spread 8' to 12' / 2.40m to 3.60m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Red
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Irregular or sprawling, oval