TROPICAL PLANT ENCYCLOPEDIA
Virgilia oroboides, Virgilia capensis
Blossom tree, Cape LilacFamily: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Faboideae
Origin: South Africa
Virgilia oroboides is a beautiful tree, suitable for both the domestic garden and big landscapes. It is fast-growing, beautiful in flower and has an attractive growth form.
The flowers of both species are rich in nectar and attract many insects and birds, such as sunbirds, carpenter bees, honey bees and ants.
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Blossom tree, Cape Lilac. A beautiful fast-growing tree from S. Africa, beautiful in flower and has an attractive growth form.
Virgilia oroboides is a hardy, evergreen beautiful tree with smooth, silver-grey bark. It has feathery, grey-green, Acacia-like leaves. The scented pea-like flowers are pink, and, when the tree is in full flush it is a sight to behold. The flowers are rich in nectar and attract many insects and birds. The tree is compact, fits small yards.
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Virgilia oroboides is a hardy, evergreen beautiful tree with smooth, silver-grey bark. It has feathery, grey-green, Acacia-like leaves. The scented pea-like flowers are pink, and, when the tree is in full flush it is a sight to behold. The flowers are rich in nectar and attract many insects and birds. The tree is compact, fits small yards.
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Other sizes available
Grown in
6-10"/1-3 gal pot
2 Plants in stock
$39.95