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Turraea obtusifolia
Starbush, Small Honeysuckle Tree
Code: 72882
Price: $9.95
Quantity in Basket: None
Family: Meliaceae
Starry white flowers in summer, followed by deep orange berries. This is an evergreen shrub or small tree with dark green glossy leaves. The flowers are unscented during the day and slightly fragrant at night. Grow it in well-drained, moist, rich soil in sun or light shade. It needs water in summer, but will tolerate dryness during the winter. A good bonsai candidate. Tender to frost. South African in origin.
Keyed Cultural Guide: The following symbols are listed with many product descriptions. If so, they indicate special characteristics or growing requirements. Also, see "Cultural Information".
(B) Hanging
basket (D) Dwarf
under 12" (F) Flourescent lights for
indoor light culture (H) Humid
conditions (M) Miniature
under 6" (T) Terrarium
plant (W) Winter
flowering
Key to USDA Hardiness Zones