Buddleja saligna (False Olive)

Buddleja saligna (False Olive) cream white flower cluster with thin long deep green leaves
Buddleja saligna (False Olive) showing off a clustered cream white flower among narrow green foliage

Botanical name: Buddleja saligna

Common name: False Olive

Family: Buddlejaceae    (Formerly:Scrophulariaceae)

Origin: South Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftPlant used for bonsaiPlant form: Large bush or small tree; suitable for bonsai
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
White, off-white flowersFlower color: White and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
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The plant is used for traditional medicinal purposes, the roots as a purgative and the leaves to treat coughs and colds. The wood is very fine grained and was used to make small pieces of furniture. The straight branches were used to make fence posts. The false olive was used to make asseggai handles. It also makes good fuel wood as it burns with an intense heat. The large amounts of pollen and nectar it produces makes it popular with bee farmers. May be used as Bonsai.

Buddleja saligna is easily grown from seed or cuttings.

Similar plants: Buddleja saligna (False Olive)


Buddleja saligna (False Olive) white flower close up with fine fluffy textured petals.
Buddleja saligna (False Olive) white flower cluster with fine, delicate petals among green foliage.
Buddleja saligna (False Olive) creamy white flower cluster close up on branch
Buddleja saligna (False Olive) creamy white flower clusters among narrow green leaves on branches.


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