Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Anacardiaceae

Genus:

Searsia

Species:

Searsia lancea

USDA Symbol:

RHLA11

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

900 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

yellow, green

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Reported Fauna Sightings

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously from the base after fire or cutting; commonly used in fire-prone landscapes in southern Africa.