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Searsia lancea

by Johan Wentzel

Searsia lancea
Common Name
Karee
Plant Type
Tree
The graceful, weeping form and dark, fissured bark of Searsia lancea contrasts beautifully with the long, thin, bright, trifoliate leaves. An excellent garden subject that thrives in clay soils and is fast growing if watered regularly.
Plant Description

The graceful, weeping form and dark, fissured bark  of Searsia lancea contrasts beautifully with the long, thin, bright, trifoliate leaves. The inconspicuous yellow-green flowers attract insects and are followed by bunches of fruit that attract birds.

Searsia lancea is an excellent garden subject that thrives in clay soils and is fast growing if watered regularly.

You may find stock of this plant at Random Harvest.

Afrikaanse Naam
Karee
Hardiness
Very hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Evergreen
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
Early spring
Flower Colour
Yellow
Shape
Spreading
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
5m
Region
Gauteng, Free State, Mpumalanga, North West
Habitat
Savannah, Riverine
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes

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