Nuxia floribunda
Nuxia floribunda
is a tall narrow perennial evergreen tree with cream flowers for most of the growing season. It grows well in semi-shade and direct sun, and prefers medium levels of water. The flowers are fluffy shaped arranged in a cymose corymb inflorescence. It has low drought tolerance. It looks best in Autumn and Spring.Soil
It is adapted to loam and sandy loam soils, and prefers medium fertility.
Growth
This is a tree has a fast rate of growth has a single crown growth form, and has an ultimate height of 25m / 82ft and spread of 10m / 32.8ft.
Leaves
It has green leaves. They are oblong in shape. The leaf has an entire margin with an acute tip and an acute base.
Scent
A mild pleasant scent is emitted from the flower. Sweet.
Uses
Forestry/timber, medicinal and woodland margin.
Bark and trunk
Nuxia floribunda has green bark with a rough texture. The trunk (bole) circumference at maturity is around 0.6m / 2ft.
Progagation and germination
Propagation techniques include cuttings and seed. The seed can be germinated by light and warm temperatures ... 65-80F / 18-27C.
Origin
South Africa, Eastern Cape. South Africa, Mpumalanga. Mozambique. South Africa, Kwazulu-Natal.
25m / 82ft 10m / 32.8ft
| Scientific classifications [Edit] | |
|---|---|
| Family | Buddlejaceae |
| Genus ? | Nuxia |
| Specific epithet ? | floribunda |
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