Niemeyera whitei
RUSTY PLUM, PLUM BOX WOOD
Sapotaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
9m
Plant habit
 
6m

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Origins: Australia, NSW, QLD

Other Botanical Names: Amorphospermum whitei, Niemeyera prunifera, Chrysophyllum pruniferum

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Niemeyera whitei
RUSTY PLUM, PLUM BOX WOOD
Sapotaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
9m
Plant habit
 
6m

FEATURES

Flowers: white

Flowering Time: early autumn to late winter

Leaves: rusty new leaves

Edibility: edible fruit


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits bush & tropical designs

Uses: street tree, shade tree, informal screen

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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