Gymnosporia bachmannii

Gymnosporia bachmannii

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Common Names

Willow Koko Tree (english)
Wilgerkokoboom (afrikaans)

Taxonomy

Family CELASTRACEAE
Genus Gymnosporia
Species bachmannii
SA Plant Number 398.2
Basionym Gymnosporia bachmannii

Description

Gymnosporia (=Maytenus) bachmannii is a very pretty evergreen shrub with small, narrow leaves that have pink stalks.

It bears abundant, small, white flowers that have pink stalks from January to March and attract insects to the garden. It then bears red berries for most of the year. 

This is a well-shaped, excellent garden plant that can be pruned to make a stunning small hedge or topiary. Plant in sun or semi-shade in compost rich soil.

Size 1 to 3m

Wildlife

Pollinators:

The small white flowers attract a myriad of pollinating insects.

Uses

Landscaping:

Prune to make a stunning small clipped hedge or topiary.

Distribution

KwaZulu Natal, Eastern Cape

Natural Habitat:

Coastal Scrub, Grassland

 

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