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 Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWhite, off-white flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsFragrant plantSeaside, salt tolerant plant

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.

Similar plants: Kopsia pruniformis (Kopsia)




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