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Buddleja saligna


False Olive / Witolien

                                    

Buddleja saligna

False Olive (e), Witolienhout (a), umNceba (z)

S.A. No. 636

Type

 
Size

Characteristics

Flowers

Position

Tree

2-7m

Very hardy, fast growing, evergreen.

White, scented

Sun or semi shade

Very hardy, evergreen, fast growing, drought resistant tree with silver grey leaves.  It bears a profusion of sweetly scented, white flowers from Aug. to Jan.  It has an attractive shape and when standardised it makes one of the most attractive trees for a small garden in sun or semi-shade.  This versatile plant also makes a magnificent formal trimmed hedge.  It thrives in even the most inhospitable conditions.  It attracts birds, moths and bees.

Size 2 to 7m