Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Erythroxylaceae

Genus:

Erythroxylum

Species:

Erythroxylum savannarum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree , Shrub

Height:

300 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Thick bark and resprouting ability allow survival in frequent savanna fires.

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