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    • Photo of Solanum laciniatum flower, foliage by Far Reaches Farm

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    Solanum laciniatum

    Also Known As

    • Kangaroo Apple

    Plant type

    shrub, perennial

    size

    • H: 5'-8'
    • W: 5'-8'

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Solanum laciniatum plant details

    Solanum laciniatum is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer lavender flowers emerge followed by orange and yellow fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - moderate water. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Solanum laciniatum

    Plant type: perennial shrub
    Plant family: solanaceae
    Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 5 FT - 8 FT - wide, 5 FT - 8 FT - tall
    Flowers: lavender blooms in spring and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Solanum laciniatum

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular - moderate
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This Australian tomato relative (No, we don't know if it is edible) is a showy temperennial with bold deeply lobed leaves and lots of lavender flowers followed by amber egg-shaped fruits. Our neighbor has had one outside for some years. Mulch well in winter.

    By: Far Reaches Farm

    Gardening facts about Solanum laciniatum plant

    How to Grow Solanum laciniatum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - moderate

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • lavender

    • Fruit

      • orange
      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
      • semi-evergreen

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    Solanum crispum 'Glasnevin'

    aka Glasnevin Chilean Potato Bush, Glasnevin Potato Vine

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Vine

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 8'-15'

    Width: 6'-15'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Solanum crispum 'Glasnevin' flower by themagnolias.co.uk
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    Solanum elaeagnifolium

    aka Horse Nettle, Silver-leaf Nightshade

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-10a

    Size

    Height: 36"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • drought tolerant
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    Solanum asperolanatum

    aka Solanum hispidum, Devil's Fig, GIANT DEVIL'S FIG

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 8'-30'

    Width: 6'-20'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Solanum asperolanatum flower, foliage, form by Stan Shebs
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    Solanum wallacei

    aka Wallace's Nightshade

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 36"

    Width: 36"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - low
    Photo of Solanum wallacei close-up, flower, foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Solanum pseudocapsicum 'Variegatum'

    aka Solanum capsicastrum 'Variegatum', Variegatum False Jerusalem Cherry

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    8a-12

    Size

    Height: 1'-3'

    Width: 1'-3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Solanum pseudocapsicum 'Variegatum' fruit by Cistus Nursery
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