Botanical name | Ptaeroxylon obliquum |
---|---|
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. ![]() Low Maintenance Low Maintenance – Requires little maintenance. ![]() Indigenous Indigenous – Originates in South Africa. |
Size | |
Categories | |
Flowers | May June July Scented white flowers in winter. |
Common name(s) | Sneezewood |
Origin | |
Uses in landscape design | Good tree to be used in a medium garden. Coastal |
Growth rate | Slow to Moderate |
Wildlife attractions | butterflies |
Interesting info | It is rather slow growing, although it grows faster at the coast. |
Other languages | Nieshout (A) Umthathe (Z) Umthathi (X) Mmidibidi (NS) |
Ptaeroxylon obliquum (Sneezewood)
- Botanical name: Ptaeroxylon obliquum
- Common name(s): Sneezewood
- Categories: Trees
Plant description:
A decorative evergreen tree with scented white flowers in winter. Ideal for medium-sized gardens. It is rather slow growing, although it grows faster at the coast. A butterfly host plant.
Family: –
Synonym: –
Botanical Pronunciation: tuh-ROX-ee-lon oh-BLIK-wum
Ptaeroxylon obliquum requirements and features
info on these icons
Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
May June July Scented white flowers in winter.