Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rosaceae

Genus:

Cliffortia

Species:

Cliffortia × maclearica

Growth Characteristics

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

oct,nov,dec

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

As a fynbos species, tolerates periodic fire and resprouts from root crown. Part of fire-prone mountain vegetation community.