Cassinopsis ilicifolia
Cassinopsis ilicifolia (Lemon Thorn)
is a bushy frost hardy perennial evergreen shrub with cream flowers in early Summer and late Spring. It grows well in semi-shade and direct sun, and prefers medium levels of water. The flowers are stellate shaped. It has average drought tolerance. This shrub has all year round interest.Growth
This is a irregular shrub has an ultimate height of 4m / 13.1ft and spread of 4m / 13.1ft.
Leaves
It has green leaves. The texture can be described as waxy. The leaf has a serrate margin.
Uses
Attracting birds, attractive foliage, basic hedge, container plant, flowering shrub, fruit edible, low maintenance, screen, security/barrier and drought resistant.
Fruit and seed
The fruit is orange. There is a fruit/seed abundance beginning in Autumn and ending in Winter.
Origin
Zimbabwe. Swaziland. South Africa.
-6°C / 21.2F 4m / 13.1ft 4m / 13.1ft
| Scientific classifications [Edit] | |
|---|---|
| Genus ? | Cassinopsis |
| Specific epithet ? | ilicifolia |
| Common names |
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| Lemon Thorn (South Africa) |
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- The Common Oak (Quercus robar) usually lives for around 200 years, but some can live for over 1,000.
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