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Searsia pendulina
Also Known As
- Rhus pendulina
- Rhus viminalis
- Kareeboom Rosyne
- Kareehout
- River Karee
- Rivierkaree
- White Karee
- Willow Karee
- Witkaree
Plant type
tree
size
- H: 12'-25'
- W: 25'
planting zones
- 9a-11
Searsia pendulina plant details
Searsia pendulina is a broadleaf evergreen tree with green foliage. In spring green flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture - low water. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Searsia pendulina
- Plant type: tree
- Plant family: anacardiaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 25 FT wide, 12 FT - 25 FT - tall
- Flowers: green blooms in spring
- Uses: distinctive bark, small tree, tropical-looking, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Searsia pendulina
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: even moisture - low
- Soil needs: rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
A perfect tree for suburban gardens. This tree is very popular in South Africa & it quickly & easily tolerates wind & drought. Evergreen, graceful habit & neat crown – won’t get too big or untidy! Willowy evergreen, 12-25’ tall, forming a neat crown of gracefully drooping branches. Bark is pale & smooth, becoming flakey with age. The narrow lance-shaped leaves are a smooth & fresh bright green. Tiny green flowers are followed by red berries. Very drought tolerant after it establishes for a few years & quite suitable for xeriscaping!
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Gardening facts about Searsia pendulina plant
How to Grow Searsia pendulina
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - low
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- green
Wildlife
- birds
- butterflies
Fruit
- red
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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aka Rhus lancea, African Sumac, Karee
Plant Type
Tree
Zones
8a-10b
Size
Height: 15'-30'
Width: 15'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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