Diospyros whyteana
AFRICAN SNOWDROP TREE, BLADDER NUT
Ebenaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
2m
Plant habit
 
2m

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Origins: Southern Africa

Other Botanical Names: Diospyros 'Boundary Rider', Royena lucida, R. whyteana

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Diospyros whyteana
AFRICAN SNOWDROP TREE, BLADDER NUT
Ebenaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
2m
Plant habit
 
2m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a

Leaves: dark green; red-bronze new leaves

Ornamental Fruit: red-purple berry


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, formal & cottage designs

Uses: informal screen, formal hedge, border

Growth rate: slow

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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