Kraussia floribunda

Family: Rubiaceae (Gardenia family)

Common names: Rhino-coffee (E); Wildekornoelie (A);

Native to: Southern Africa

Shrub, Tree

An evergreen shrub or small tree bearing faintly scented, attractive white flowers.

Kraussia floribunda

EVERGREEN

FULL SUN

SEMI-SHADE

SEMI FROST HARDY

MEDIUM WATER REQUIREMENTS

FAST GROWER

FRAGRANT

ATTRACTS BIRDS

ATTRACTS INSECTS

FLOWER COLOUR:

AVERAGE SIZE:

3m x 2.5m

FLOWERING TIME:

J F M A M J J A S O N D

FRUITING TIME:

J F M A M J J A S O N D

DESCRIPTION

An attractive shrub or small tree with glossy dark green leaves. The creamy-white flowers are faintly scented and hang in clusters below the stems. It bears small, spherical green fruit that ripens to a sweet purple-black berry that attract birds.

NATURAL HABITAT & DISTRIBUTION

Forest margins and riverine woodland.

WILDLIFE & ECOLOGICAL BENEFITS

Attracts birds and insects.

WATER REQUIREMENTS

Water moderately.

MAINTENANCE

Prune to maintain the shape and encourage bushy growth.

LANDSCAPING USES

Use as a background plant in a mixed border.

GARDEN THEMES

Country, Forest, Formal

FLOWERS

FRUIT

PESTS & DISEASES

Few known pests or diseases affect this plant.

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