Virgilia oroboides (Blossom tree)
Virgilia oroboides (Blossom tree) pink flower clusters hanging on thin brown tree branches
Botanical names: Virgilia oroboides, Virgilia capensis
Common names: Blossom tree, Cape Lilac
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Faboideae
Origin: South Africa
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-10
Plant form: Large tree; suitable for bonsai
Mature height: 20 ft or more
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular
Flower color: Pink
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; large gardens
Fragrance: Fragrant; perfume plantVirgilia oroboides is a beautiful tree, suitable for both the domestic garden and big landscapes. It is fast-growing, beautiful in flower and has an attractive growth form.
The flowers of both species are rich in nectar and attract many insects and birds, such as sunbirds, carpenter bees, honey bees and ants.
Similar plants: Virgilia oroboides (Blossom tree)
Virgilia oroboides (Blossom tree) cluster of pink flowers with narrow green leaves
Virgilia oroboides (Blossom tree) with soft pink flowers hanging from thin stems amidst green leaves.
Virgilia oroboides (Blossom tree) stands tall while covered in numerous soft pink flower clusters.
Virgilia oroboides (Blossom tree) pink flower clusters hanging from thin brown branches toward the sky
Virgilia oroboides (Blossom tree) pink flower clusters hanging from thin branches on the plant.
Virgilia oroboides (Blossom tree) with many small pink flower clusters nestled among dense thin tree branches
Virgilia oroboides (Blossom tree) clusters of pink flowers emerging from thin branches with narrow green leaves.
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