Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rutaceae

Genus:

Bergera

Species:

Bergera macrophylla

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

600 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may

Bloom Colors:

white

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

10–21 days

Notes:

Fresh seeds germinate best; viability decreases rapidly after drying. Warm temperatures (25-30°C) promote germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI