Searsia nebulosa (was Rhus nebulosa) is a hardy sprawling shrub that grows to about one meter or, if pruned, as a single stemmed small tree of up to three meters. It has pretty, glossy, trifoliate leaves. It bears lax sprays of small yellowish flowers that are visited by pollinating insects. They are followed by attractive, dense heads of red-brown seeds that are relished by birds. Male and female flowers on separate plants therefore only the females bear seeds.
Plant in well-drained soil in sun or semi-shade. It makes an attractive informal hedge or can be pruned into a small formal hedge.
Size 1 to 3m S.A. No. 390.1