Madagascar Olive

Noronhiaemarginata

Family
Oleaceae (oh-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Noronhia (noh-ROH-nee-uh)
Species
emarginata (e-mar-jin-NAY-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Deciduous
Smooth
Textured
Height
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Trees
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Orange/Apricot
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Bradenton, Florida

North Palm Beach, Florida

Orlando, Florida

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Bangor, ME | August 2014 | neutral

To propogate from seed; remove all pulp and husk from the seed to get to the brown, woody nut. Take a bow saw and cut off a quarter of an...Read More

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