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Acokantheraoblongifolia

Family
Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Acokanthera (ak-oh-KAN-ther-uh)
Species
oblongifolia (ob-long-ee-FOH-lee-uh)
Synonym
Acokanthera spectabilis
Carissa spectabilis
Toxicophlaea spectabilis
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Shiny/Glossy
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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L
| May 2011 | neutral

An attractive garden shrub with bay-like leaves, olive-like fruit and fragrant flowers.

Note care should be exercised as ...Read More

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J
| February 2003 | positive

This plant grows very nicely in my garden and I have a very
good experience with it. I recommend to take off all the pods, so the ...Read More

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