| Botanical name | Virgilia oroboides |
|---|---|
| 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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| Categories | |
| Flowers | August It bears fragrant, rose-pink, pea-like flowers in early spring. |
| Common name(s) | Blossom tree |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | Forms attractive, light green foliage. |
| Drought tolerance | Low |
| Soil conditions | Enriched |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Interesting info | Widely known by its Afrikaans name. |
| Other languages | Keurboom (A) |
| Bark | Has a brownish-grey bark. |
Virgilia oroboides (Blossom tree)
- Botanical name: Virgilia oroboides
- Common name(s): Blossom tree
- Categories: Trees
Plant description:
Showy, fast-growing evergreen with attractive, light green foliage and brownish-grey bark. One of the most attractive indigenous trees, it bears fragrant, rose-pink, pea-like flowers in early spring. It needs rich soil and plenty of water. Widely known by its Afrikaans name.
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Virgilia oroboides requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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August It bears fragrant, rose-pink, pea-like flowers in early spring. 
Forms attractive, light green foliage.
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