SHRUBS

Plant Name:

THEVETIA PERUVIANA

Description:

 

Also known as Be-still tree, an upright, open shrub or small tree with lance-shaped, mid- to green leaves. Produces scented apricot-yellow flowers, followed by triangular-ovoid, red, later black seed pods. In general, Thevetia is fast growing. Foliage is glossy and deep green, Flowers are clusters of yellow funnel-shaped flowers. Can be used as hedges or trained into tree form. This is a poisonous plant.

SYNOPSIS
Mature Size / Spread / Form   2 - 6m / Rounded crown
Foliage Color Deep green / Yellow to apricot
Growth Rate Fast
Sunlight tolerance High
Wind tolerance High
Salinity tolerance High
Drought tolerance High
Family name APOCYNACEAE