Family: Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Acokanthera (ak-oh-KAN-ther-uh) (Info)
Species: spectabilis (speck-TAB-ih-liss) (Info)
Synonym:Acokanthera oblongifolia
Synonym:Toxicophlaea spectabilis
Synonym:Carissa spectabilis
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Category:
Shrubs
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)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
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
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Aromatic
Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Soil pH requirements:
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
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
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