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Scutia myrtina

by Johan Wentzel

Scutia myrtina
Common Name
Cat thorn
Plant Type
Shrub
Scutia myrtina a small evergreen scandent shrub that is frost resistant, water wise and fast growing in the sun, semi-shade or deep shade.   It attracts butterflies but its most important use is as a security barrier.
Plant Description

Scutia myrtina is a hardy, evergreen, thorny, drought resistant, scandent shrub with shiny foliage, which grows in shade or sun. New growth of leaves is bronze. It has fragrant, yellow flowers from Oct. to Jan. and edible fruits that attract birds to the garden.It is also used for nesting sites.

Scutia myrtina makes a good addition to a security hedge. (The Cat Thorn has hooked thorns which make it an effective barrier).

 The leaves are used medicinally. 

You may find stock of this plant at Random Harvest.

Afrikaanse Naam
Droog-my-keel
Hardiness
Hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Evergreen
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
Early summer
Flower Colour
Yellow
Shape
Compact
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
2m
Region
Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal Midlands
Habitat
Forest margin
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes

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