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Vepris lanceolata

by Johan Wentzel

Vepris lanceolata
Common Name
White ironwood
Plant Type
Tree
Vepris lanceolata is a very attractive, small tree with apple green foliage. It blooms with a myriad of small, white flowers which give the tree a lacy look. The non-aggressive root system makes it ideal for a small garden.
Plant Description

Vepris lanceolata is a very attractive, small tree with apple green foliage. It blooms with a myriad of small, white flowers which give the tree a lacy look. The black berries are an important source of food for the birds.

They thrive in containers. The non-aggressive root system makes Vepris lanceolata ideal for a small garden.

You may find stock of this plant at Random Harvest.

Afrikaanse Naam
Wit ysterhout
Hardiness
Hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Evergreen
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
Summer
Flower Colour
White
Shape
Round
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
5m
Region
Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, North West
Habitat
Forest margin, Riverine
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes

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