Botanical name | Loxostylis alata |
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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. ![]() Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering. ![]() Low Maintenance Low Maintenance – Requires little maintenance. ![]() Indigenous Indigenous – Originates in South Africa. |
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Flowers | January February November December Unusual pink flowers with prominent sepals in summer. |
Common name(s) | Tarwood |
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Foliage | Bears attractive light green foliage. |
Uses in landscape design | Small gardens |
Drought tolerance | High |
Other languages | Teerhout (A) Isibara (Z, X) |
Loxostylis alata (Tarwood)
- Botanical name: Loxostylis alata
- Common name(s): Tarwood
- Categories: Trees
Plant description:
Suitable for small gardens, this little evergreen tree has attractive light green foliage and unusual pink flowers with prominent sepals in summer. It is drought resistant.
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Synonym: –
Botanical Pronunciation: loks-oh-STY-lis a-lay-tuh
Loxostylis alata requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
January February November December Unusual pink flowers with prominent sepals in summer.
Bears attractive light green foliage.
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