Brachylaena discolor (Coast Silver Oak)
Brachylaena discolor (Coast Silver Oak) branches with green leaves and dense clusters of flower buds.
Botanical name: Brachylaena discolor
Common name: Coast Silver Oak
Family: Asteraceae
Origin: South Africa
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-10
Plant form: Small tree
Mature height: 10-20 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular
Flower color: White and off-white
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Flood tolerance: High
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
Ethnomedical: Ethnomedical plant, traditionally used in folk or indigenous medicine
Brachylaena discolor (Coast Silver Oak) thick green leaves and small silver flower clusters on branches.
Brachylaena discolor (Coast Silver Oak) showing green foliage and clustered white buds on the branch
Brachylaena discolor (Coast Silver Oak) with small beige flower clusters above thick green foliage.
Brachylaena discolor (Coast Silver Oak) flower clusters with many cream petals and some brown dried bits.
Brachylaena discolor (Coast Silver Oak) clusters of tiny yellow flowers tucked among deep green leaves.
Brachylaena discolor (Coast Silver Oak) yellow flower clusters on leafy stems during late season period
Brachylaena discolor (Coast Silver Oak) branches with many small yellow flower clusters against clear sky
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