Putterlickia verrucosa
False Forest Spike-thorn / Basterbospendoring
Putterlickia verrucosa
False
umHlabankonkani (z), iHthlangwana (x)
|
Type |
Size |
Characteristics |
Flowers |
Position |
|
Shrub |
1 - 4 m |
Hardy, evergreen |
Greenish-white |
Sun or semi-shade |
Hardy, evergreen, attractive, scrambling shrub or small tree for sun or shade. It has long thorns and clusters of greenish-white flowers from July to Oct. and very attractive pink fruits that split to reveal seeds covered in an orange-yellow aril. It is ideal for a security hedge. Provides safe nesting sites and food for the birds.
