Buddleja saligna
AFRICAN FALSE OLIVE, SQUARE STEM BUTTERFLY BUSH
Scrophulariaceae

 
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Plant type: semi-deciduous tree or shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

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

Tolerances: light frost
6m
Plant habit
 
6m

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Origins: Southern Africa

Other Botanical Names: Buddleia saligna, Chilianthus arboreus, C. oleaceus, Nuxia saligna, Scoparia arborea

Other Common Names: Olive Sagewood

 
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Buddleja saligna
AFRICAN FALSE OLIVE, SQUARE STEM BUTTERFLY BUSH
Scrophulariaceae

 

  Plant type: semi-deciduous tree or shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

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

Tolerances: light frost
6m
Plant habit
 
6m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in white

Flowering Time: early spring to late summer

Bark & Stems: peeling bark


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean designs

Uses: informal screen, shade tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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