Acokanthera oblongifolia (Bushman's Poison) - Image 3

Botanical names: Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera spectabilis, Carissa spectabilis

Common names: Bushman's Poison, Wintersweet

Family: Apocynaceae

Origin: South Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 10-11?

Hardiness: 35°F

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterWhite, off-white flowersToxic or PoisonousFragrant plant
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Acokanthera oblongifolia
Acokanthera oblongifolia (Bushman's Poison, Wintersweet) - fragrant star-shaped flowers, white to pale pink, blooming in dense clusters.
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