Nuxia floribunda (Forest Elder)

Nuxia floribunda (Forest Elder) dark green leaves on tree branch close up
Nuxia floribunda (Forest Elder) showing large dark green foliage being touched by human hand

Botanical name: Nuxia floribunda

Common names: Forest Elder, Forest Nuxia, Wild Elder

Family: Loganiaceae

Origin: Tropical Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9b-11

Small tree 10-20 ftPlant used for bonsaiPlant form: Small tree; suitable for bonsai
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; 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
Fragrant plantFragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
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The sweetly scented, cream-white flowers are small in size, around 3 mm long, and are borne in large, branched inflorescences.

Similar plants: Nuxia floribunda (Forest Elder)


Image gallery: 8 images
Nuxia floribunda (Forest Elder) white flower clusters on dense green plant foliage
Nuxia floribunda (Forest Elder) with clusters of tiny white flowers among lush green leaves
Nuxia floribunda (Forest Elder) white flower close up with green leaves in the light.
Nuxia floribunda (Forest Elder) covered in dense clusters of tiny white star-like flower heads.
Nuxia floribunda (Forest Elder) white flower close up on woody branch with green leaves.
Nuxia floribunda (Forest Elder) clusters of tiny white flowers among long narrow smooth green leaves.
Nuxia floribunda (Forest Elder) white flower clusters on tree branches with several visiting honey bees.
Nuxia floribunda (Forest Elder) clusters of tiny white flowers attracting bees among the green foliage.
Nuxia floribunda (Forest Elder) white flower clusters on branch in close up image
Nuxia floribunda (Forest Elder) with dense white flower clusters covering the branch and green foliage
Nuxia floribunda (Forest Elder) with clusters of small white flowers and green leaves on tree
Nuxia floribunda (Forest Elder) covered in dense clusters of small white flowers nestled among green foliage
Nuxia floribunda (Forest Elder) green leaves on branch close up in natural light
Nuxia floribunda (Forest Elder) green foliage on a woody branch with slender leaf edges
Nuxia floribunda (Forest Elder) tree with clusters of small green buds and oval leaves close up.
Nuxia floribunda (Forest Elder) branches covered in many small buds and pointed green foliage against light.


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