Detail
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Nuxia floribunda
Forest Elder
Notes

Uses: Medium tree from South Africa. May be difficult to source in many nurseries in Australia but should suit some local conditions. Does not have an invasive root system so would suit planting close to some infrastructure. Has rich panicles of creamy white flowers in autumn, spring. Like deep, rich well drained soils.

  • Canopy Shape canopy-spreading Spreading
  • Height 5-10m
  • Spread 2-3m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
    • position-partshade Part Shade
  • Family Buddlejaceae
  • Botanical Name Nuxia floribunda
  • Common Name Forest Elder
  • Origin South Africa
  • Habit Spreading
  • Landscape Plains, Footslopes, Hills
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought
  • Supplementary Watering Moderate
  • Flower Colour Cream, White
  • Flowering Time Autumn, Spring
  • Foliage Green
  • Flower Type Panicles
  • Purpose Ornamental
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
  • Trunk Rough
  • Form Medium Tree (Usually between 5m & 11m)