Barleria obtusa

Bush violet

A fodder shrub browsed by many bucks and stock animals.

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Additional Information

Information	Details
Botanical Name	Barleria obtusa
Common Name	Bush violet
Also Known As	Barleria
SA Tree No
Tree Type	Evergreen
Attracts	Butterflies
Features	Fodder Tree, Rocky Area
Flowering Season	Autumn
Focal	No
Fragrant	No
Frost Tolerance	Hardy
Fruiting Season
Growth Rate	Fast >500mm
Minimal Leaf Shedding	No
Origin	Indigenous
Soil pH
Root System	Not Aggressive
Soil Type	Sandy, Loam, Well Drained
Suitable Garden Size	Small, Medium, Large
Suitable Planting Area	Full Sun, Semi-Shade

Shrubs Pricing

Size	Price	Height	Trunk Thickness
2L	R15 – R35 (5 Min.)	N/A	N/A
4L	R21 – R50 (5 Min.)	N/A	N/A
10L	R65 – R150 (5 Min.)	N/A	N/A
20L	R175 – R305 (5 Min.)	1.0m – 1.2m	5mm – 15mm
40L	R390 – R750 (2 Min.)	1.3m – 1.8m	12mm – 20mm
50L	R400 – R950 (2 Min.)	1.3m – 1.9m	15mm – 25mm
100L	R895 – R2 350 (1 Min.)	1.8m – 2.5m	20mm – 30mm

Description

Barleria obtusa is easy to grow and is full of petite violet-coloured flowers. It flourishes when watered regularly even though it is drought-resistant. It should be planted in full sun or semi-shaded areas.

Bush violets look the most beautiful when planted in between grasses and other perennials. This decorative shrub is commonly planted on mixed borders and banks. Suitable for small rocky gardens.

Tolerates temperatures as low as -3°c
Estimated height: 1m
Estimated width: 1.5m
Drought resistant