Nuxia floribunda

Forest elder

A treehouse-friendly evergreen with minimal leaf shedding.

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Additional Information

Information	Details
Botanical Name	Nuxia floribunda
Common Name	Forest elder
Also Known As	Bosvlier
SA Tree No	634
Tree Type	Evergreen
Attracts	Birds, Bees
Features	Shade Tree, Treehouse Friendly, Fodder Tree
Flowering Season	Winter, Autumn
Focal	Yes
Fragrant	Yes
Frost Tolerance	Hardy
Fruiting Season	Spring, Summer, Autumn
Growth Rate	Fast >500mm
Minimal Leaf Shedding	Yes
Origin	Indigenous
Soil pH	5 – 8, 9 – 14
Root System	Not Aggressive
Soil Type	Loam, Clay, Well Drained
Suitable Garden Size	Small, Medium, Large
Suitable Planting Area	Full Sun, Semi-Shade

Aloes & Trees Pricing

Size	Price	Height	Trunk Thickness
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-R2350 *1 Min	1.8m – 2.5m	20mm – 30mm
250L	R2400-R3500 *1 Min	2.5m – 4.0m	30mm – 50mm
500L	R3500-R6500 *1 Min	4.0m – 7.0m	50mm – 120mm
1000L	R6500-R12500 *1 Min	6.0m – 10.0m	80mm – 120mm
E.O.G	R8500-R25000+ *1 Min	5.0m – 12.0m	Variable

Description

A small elegant feature tree that is great for any forest garden and can be used as an accent tree, shade tree or hedge plant. One of the best trees for bee farmers. Often used for indoor or container planting.

It is fast-growing, suitable for clay soil and is able to tolerate strong winds.