Alphitonia excelsa
RED ASH, SOAP TREE
Rhamnaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
20m
Plant habit
 
10m

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Origins: Australia, Sydney region region, NSW, QLD, WA, NT

Other Botanical Names: Ceanothus excelsa, Colubrina excelsa

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Alphitonia excelsa
RED ASH, SOAP TREE
Rhamnaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
20m
Plant habit
 
10m

FEATURES

Flowers: white

Flowering Time: early summer to early autumn

Leaves: silver-grey underneath; rusty new leaves

Ornamental Fruit: black


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & bush designs

Uses: shade tree, soil binding

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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