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Gymnosporia buxifolia

by Johan Wentzel

Gymnosporia buxifolia
Common Name
Spike thorn
Plant Type
Shrub
Gymnosporia buxifolia is a very hardy small tree and is armed with long straight spines. It blooms profusely with white flowers that cover the branches. The fruit and flowers attract birds and insects to the garden. A good addition to an ‘eco-friendly’ security fence. Plant in full sun or semi-shade in an informal hedge or in bush clumps.
Plant Description

Gymnosporia buxifolia is a very hardy small tree and is armed with long straight spines. It blooms profusely with white flowers that cover the branches. The fruit and flowers attract birds and insects to the garden. Flowers can be strong-smelling

Gymnosporia buxifolia  is a good addition to an ‘eco-friendly’ security fence. Plant in full sun or semi-shade in an informal hedge or in bush clumps.

You may find stock of this plant at Random Harvest.

Afrikaanse Naam
Pendoring
Hardiness
Very hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Evergreen
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
Early spring
Flower Colour
White
Shape
Spreading
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
3m
Region
Gauteng, Mpumalanga, North West
Habitat
Grassland, Savannah, Rocky outcrops
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes
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