Kopsia pruniformis (Kopsia)

Kopsia pruniformis dark purple fruit close up near vibrant green oval leaves
Kopsia pruniformis with one round dark purple fruit near smooth green foliage

Botanical name: Kopsia pruniformis

Common name: Kopsia

Family: Apocynaceae

Origin: Asia

USDA Zone: 9-10

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Large bush or small tree
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: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Regular
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

Small dense evergreen tree. Clusters of white flowers, slightly fragrant. Blooms most of the year, prufusely at times. Followed by production of small black fruits. Tolerant to most soil types, salt tolerant. Cold hardy to low 30F.

In some sources Kopsia pruniformis is indicated as synonim of Kopsia arborea.

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