Feretia aeruginescens (Red-leaved Medlar)

Feretia aeruginescens (Red-leaved Medlar) brown seeds close up on a light flat surface.
Feretia aeruginescens (Red-leaved Medlar) seeds are scattered across a white flat surface for examination.

Botanical name: Feretia aeruginescens

Common name: Red-leaved Medlar

Family: Rubiaceae

Origin: Southern 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 sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
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
Fragrant plantFragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsButterfly attractor: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

Scrambling shrub or small tree with fragrant flowers. The top layer of the bark is reddish and flaking. Young branches pubescent. Leaves opposite, oblanceolate to obovate, borne on the new branches; densely reddish-brown pubescent below. Flowers white, flushed with pink, fragrant, solitary or in clusters, borne on the branches and stems. Fruits near-spherical, deep red when mature.



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