Fairchild Botanic Garden

Common name: milky way tree, lechoso (English)

Family: Apocynaceae (Dogbane)

Distribution: Mexico to NW Colombia

Life form: Evergreen tree

Description: The milky-way tree is a beautiful small tree that can reach a height of up to 20 ft. It has a multi-layered canopy and dark green, 6-inch-long leaves. It produces white tubular, fragrant flowers that bloom throughout the year and attract a variety of butterflies. Prefers partial to full sun and well-draining soil, is salt tolerant and grows well in our alkaline soils.