Boscia albitrunca
SHEPHERD'S TREE
Capparaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to dry between watering

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
7m
Plant habit
 
5m

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Garden Styles: suits mediterranean & dry style designs

Uses: informal screen, shade tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

 
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Boscia albitrunca
SHEPHERD'S TREE
Capparaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to dry between watering

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
7m
Plant habit
 
5m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in chartreuse

Flowering Time: early spring to late spring, early winter to late winter

Bark & Stems: white, cream


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean & dry style designs

Uses: informal screen, shade tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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