Ricinus communis 'Impala'
Castor Oil Plant, Castor Bean, Palma Christi, Wonder Tree
Family: Euphorbiaceae Spurge
| Type | Perennial |
| USDA Hardiness range | 9A - 11 |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Bloom color | White |
| Bloom time | Early Summer to Early Fall |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Container, screen, specimen |
| Height | 5' to 10' / 1.60m to 3.00m |
| Spread | 4' to 10' / 1.20m to 3.00m |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Persistence | Semi-evergreen |
| Leaf color | Green, purple |
| Fruit color | Orange, red |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Upright or erect |