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Acokanthera oppositifolia

by Johan Wentzel

Acokanthera oppositifolia
Common Name
Bushman's poison
Plant Type
Shrub
A medium to large woody shrub with attractive hard, dark green leaves. Clusters of pinkish white, sweetly scented flowers are followed by large plum coloured berry-like fruits which are relished by birds.
Plant Description

Acokanthera oppositifolia is a  medium to large woody shrub with attractive hard, dark green leaves. Clusters of pinkish white, sweetly scented flowers are followed by large plum coloured berry-like fruits which are relished by birds, although it is considered poisonous to humans

Acokanthera oppositifolia is usually found growing in the shade of other vegetation on forest margins woodland and bush clumps.

You may find stock of this plant at Random Harvest Garden Centre.

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Hardiness
Hardy
Position
Semi shade
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Evergreen
Growth Rate
Moderate
Flowering Time
Early summer
Flower Colour
White
Shape
Upright
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
3m
Region
Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Eastern seaboard, Limpopo
Habitat
Savannah, Rocky outcrops
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes

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