| Botanical name | Ochna serrulata |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Deciduous Deciduous – Sheds Its Leaves Annually  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.  Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Pruning Required Pruning Required – Needs to be Pruned.  Indigenous Indigenous – Originates in South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | August September October This plant bears pale yellow flowers that appear in Spring. |
| Common name(s) | Small-leaved plane |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | This plant has narrow, elliptic, shiny foliage with serrated margins. |
| Uses in landscape design | Coastalwildlife gardenSmall gardens |
| Drought tolerance | High |
| Planting instructions | Plant in full sun or partial shade, grows in most well drained soils. |
| Maintenance | Prune lightly after fruiting. |
| Fruit | This plant has black fruits with red, persistent sepals. |
| Soil conditions | Well drained |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Wildlife attractions | beesbirdsbutterfliesinsects |
| Possible problems | Can become invasive. |
| Other languages | Fynblaarrooihout (A) Umbovu (Z) Ilitiye (X) |
Ochna serrulata (Small-leaved plane)
- Botanical name: Ochna serrulata
- Common name(s): Small-leaved plane
- Categories: Shrubs and Perennials
Plant description:
An attractive shrub or small tree with narrow, elliptic, shiny leaves with serrated margins. it bears pale yellow flowers that appear in spring and are followed by black fruits with red, persistent sepals. Ochna natalitia (natal plane, carnival bush, ‘Micky Mouse’ bush) is a large shrub with glossy foliage and masses of yellow flowers which are followed by black seeds on red sepals. it makes a good container subject.
Family: Ochnaceae
Synonym: Ochna multiflora
Botanical Pronunciation: OK-nah ser-yoo-LAY-tuh
Ochna serrulata requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
August September October
This plant bears pale yellow flowers that appear in Spring.
This plant has narrow, elliptic, shiny foliage with serrated margins.
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