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| Mundulea sericea, Dalbergia sericea, Mundulea suberosa Family: Fabaceae Subfamily: Faboideae Silver Bush, Cork Bush, Sheesham Tree Origin: Madagascar, South Africa           Outstanding sprays of purple/lilac, pea-like flowers cover the shrub from early Spring thru Summer, attracting butterflies. The pretty, compound leaves are covered with silky, silvery hairs, often causing the foliage to appear gray-blue. Another striking feature is the thick, corky bark, which develops at about 6 months old. The plant can be used for bonsai culture. Similar plants:
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2917 Mundulea sericea - seeds Corkbush. Very free flowering and distinctly garden worthy, this rare-in-the-trade, South African native makes an excellent shrub or small tree, 6'-10' tall. Outstanding sprays of purple/lilac, pea-like flowers cover the shrub from early Spring through Summer, attracting butterflies. Great plant for bonsai!Mundulea sericea is easily cultivated from seed. Soak the seeds overnight in hot water and plant them the next day in a mixture of riversand (vercumilite and or perlite will also do) and potting mix (60:40 ratio). Germination takes place from about 1 week and continues until about 3 months later. Ordering seeds info RECOMMENDED SUPPLIES: Seed Germination Mix #3, professional grade SUNSHINE-S - Seeds and cuttings booster Myco Mix - pro-mix with Mycorrhiza SUNSHINE Bombino - Young Plant Booster | Per pack: 6 seeds In stock $5.00 |
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