Botanical Name: Ochna serrulata
Common Name: Mickey Mouse plant, Bird’s-eye bush Type of Plant: dicot: shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape irregular, upright plant, becoming oval to rounded w/age; forms a dense canopy Height 4 to 5' Spread 4 to 5' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors partial shade Soil prefers a cool, well amended, slightly acidic soil Hardiness some frost (zones 14-24) Morphology: Leaves narrowly elliptic to 2-1/2" long, glossy dark green, sharply serrated, branches rough with many lenticels Flowers one to several on short spurs – petals yellow, sepals green, reflexed – receptacle turns red Fruit 5 fleshy black drupes projecting from receptacle Propagation: seed Usage: excellent container plant, espalier or small scale accent; used for flower and fruit display and as a conversation piece. Good for bronzy foliage color in spring Landscape Care: Watering needs regular water Fertilizing acid fertilizer in spring Pruning head back to shape desired Pests/Diseases pest free Special Conditions/Other Origin: South Africa Family: Ochanceae Notes: |
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