Acokanthera oblongifolia (Bushman's Poison)
Acokanthera oblongifolia (Bushman's Poison) white star-shaped flower cluster surrounded by smooth dark green foliage.
Botanical names: Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera spectabilis, Carissa spectabilis
Common names: Bushman's Poison, Wintersweet
Family: Apocynaceae
Origin: South Africa
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 10-11
Cold tolerance: 35°F
Plant form: Large bush
Mature height: 5-10 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate
Flower color: White and off-white
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Irritating or toxic: Toxic plant/plant part
Fragrance: Fragrant; perfume plantThis shrub is one of three members of the genus, Acokanthera. It belongs to the same family as many popular subtropical ornamental plants such as frangipani, allamanda and oleander, as well as the impala lily and num-num. This family is characterized by having sweetly scented flowers and sticky, milky sap which is very poisonous. The Bushman's poison is a hardy drought. It's a frost resistant, evergreen shrub that tolerates full sun but prefers shade, it also does well as a container plant.
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Acokanthera oblongifolia (Bushman's Poison) cluster of fragrant white flower petals against thick waxy green foliage
Acokanthera oblongifolia (Bushman's Poison) clusters of white star shaped flowers among thick green oval leaves
Acokanthera oblongifolia (Bushman's Poison, Wintersweet) - fragrant star-shaped flowers, white to pale pink, blooming in dense clusters.
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