TreeBook: Tree Species Indigenous to Southern Africa, indexed by Scientific name.
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Searsia zeyheri
Blue currant | Very hardy small tree with striking grey leaves | Leeuwfontein Estates
Gardening ideas
Searsia zeyheri is suitable for a very small garden. Use it as a focal point or to screen an unsightly wall.
Searsia zeyheri
Blue currant
Bloutaaibos
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It is very hardy (min. temperature is -6C)
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It will grow in soil type:
well-drained, sandy
Small: 2m high; 1m crown
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Mature size?
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Plant in container?
Yes
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It's leaf growth is
semi-deciduous
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It's growth rate is
medium
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It's roots are
average
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It's drought tolerance?
Needs modest water
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Sexes?
Separate male and female trees
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Birds?
Fruit eaters
up to 2m
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Screening value?
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Flowers?
inconspicuous
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Value to game?
browse leaves
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