Nuxia oppositifolia (Wild Elder)

Nuxia oppositifolia (Wild Elder) plant with thin green leaves and tiny white flower clusters
Nuxia oppositifolia (Wild Elder) showing elongated green foliage alongside small clusters of white flower buds

Botanical name: Nuxia oppositifolia

Common name: Wild Elder

Family: Loganiaceae

Origin: South Africa

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
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing

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Nuxia oppositifolia (Wild Elder) white flower close up on green leaves of woody plant.
Nuxia oppositifolia (Wild Elder) white flower clusters amidst narrow dark green serrated leaf foliage stems.


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