| Botanical name | Diospyros whyteana |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.  Low Watering Low Watering – Requires Little Water.  Indigenous Indigenous – Originates in South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | This shrub carries white flowers. |
| Common name(s) | Bladder-nut |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | It has glossy, dark green foliage. |
| Uses in landscape design | A beautiful screening shrub, and also suitable as a hedge plant. Will tolerate shady conditions, drought and salt-laden wind at the coast. It is termite resistant, and attracts birds. |
| Planting instructions | Planting: Dig a hole 60cm square and deep. Mix two thirds of the topsoil with one third compost in the bottom of the hole, add one cup of bone meal or superphosphate and mix well. |
| Fruit | The Diospyros whyteana carries red fruits enclosed in bladder-like structures. |
| Other languages | Swartbas (A) |
Diospyros whyteana (Bladder-nut)
- Botanical name: Diospyros whyteana
- Common name(s): Bladder-nut
- Categories: Shrubs and Perennials
Plant description:
A large, evergreen shrub or small tree with glossy, dark green foliage that develops a dense crown. White flowers appear from spring to summer, followed by red fruits enclosed by bladder like structures. Rather slow growing, with an expected growth rate of about 30cm per year. This decorative shrub attracts birds. The fast-growing D. lycioides (bluebush) bears sweetly scented white flowers followed by decorative red berries. It is drought resistant.
Family: Ebenaceae
Botanical Pronunciation: dy-oh-SPY-ros why-tee-AH-nuh
Diospyros whyteana requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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This shrub carries white flowers.
It has glossy, dark green foliage.
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