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Botanical name: Bolusanthus speciosus

Common names: Tree Wisteria, Vanwykshout, Mogaba

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Faboideae

Origin: South Africa

Hardiness: 30°F

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunDry conditionsModerate waterBlue, lavender, purple flowersEthnomedical plant.
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Bolusanthus speciosus
Bolusanthus speciosus (Tree Wisteria): Graceful cascades of fragrant, violet-blue flowers in spring; prized ornamental tree with fine foliage and drought tolerance.


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Bolusanthus speciosus - Tree Wisteria

Tree Wisteria, Vanwykshout, Mogaba. This decorative, small tree has drooping, blue-mauve, fragrant, pea-like flowers that hang from the branches in bunches, often covering the whole tree. Slow growing. Hard to find plant.

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
6"/1 gal or larger pot