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Virgilia oroboides
Cape Lilac
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Uses: Highly floral specimen  for reserves, parks and open locations. Attracts nectar eating birds and insects.
 

  • Canopy Shape canopy-spreading Spreading
  • Height 5-7m
  • Spread 2.5-3m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
  • Family Fabaceae
  • Botanical Name Virgilia oroboides
  • Common Name Cape Lilac
  • Origin South Africa
  • Habit Erect, Broadly conical crown
  • Landscape Coastal footslopes, Plains, 2nd line coast
  • Soil Texture Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Lime, Light frost
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour Pink
  • Flowering Time Spring, Winter
  • Flower Type Pea
  • Purpose Shade, Ornamental
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
  • Trunk Furrowed, Rough
  • Form Small Tree (Up to 7m)