Turraea heterophylla (African Honeysuckle)

Turraea heterophylla (African Honeysuckle) orange fruit with glossy black seeds, extreme close up shot.
Turraea heterophylla (African Honeysuckle) showing orange open fruit with round black seeds on green leaves.

Botanical name: Turraea heterophylla

Common name: African Honeysuckle

Family: Meliaceae

Origin: West Tropical Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallPlant form: Large bush
Plant mature sizeMature height: 5-10 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
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
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Similar plants: Turraea heterophylla (African Honeysuckle)


Image gallery: 9 images
Turraea heterophylla (African Honeysuckle) white flower close up on a green stem with yellow center
Turraea heterophylla (African Honeysuckle) white flower with a yellow center and thin green leaves attached
Turraea heterophylla (African Honeysuckle) with light green leaves, close up of plant.
Turraea heterophylla (African Honeysuckle) showing dense foliage with pointed leaf tips in a pot.
Turraea heterophylla (African Honeysuckle) white flower close up on green foliage within dense branching stems
Turraea heterophylla (African Honeysuckle) white flower nestled among long slender green leaves on a thin stem
Turraea heterophylla (African Honeysuckle) white flower close up on green foliage plant stem
Turraea heterophylla (African Honeysuckle) white flower blooming among several oval shaped green leaves
Turraea heterophylla (African Honeysuckle) green fruit close up with orange seeds exposed on branch
Turraea heterophylla (African Honeysuckle) ripening green fruit with orange seeds visible on the tree branch
Turraea heterophylla (African Honeysuckle) orange fruit black seeds hanging amidst smooth oval green leaves close up
Turraea heterophylla (African Honeysuckle) orange fruit with black seeds hanging below smooth oval green leaves
Turraea heterophylla (African Honeysuckle) white flower close up on green foliage background.
Turraea heterophylla (African Honeysuckle) white flower with narrow petals against lush green leaves.
Turraea heterophylla (African Honeysuckle) green leaves growing on a branch close up plant
Turraea heterophylla (African Honeysuckle) showing lobed green leaves on a thin woody branch.
Turraea heterophylla (African Honeysuckle) green leaves growing in a clear plastic seedling container.
Turraea heterophylla (African Honeysuckle) seedling with lobed green leaves inside a small clear plastic cup.


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