Botanical Name: Catha edulis
Common Name: Khat; Arabian tea Type of Plant: dicot: shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape erect, many branched, forming an oval-round canopy (similar in appearance to Photinia) fairly loose and open if unpruned Height 5-10' (20') Spread 6-8' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun to partial shade Soil prefers drier soils, tolerates most Hardiness hardy (zones 13, 16-24); prefers warm habitat Morphology: Leaves pinnate, opposite on maroon-red stems, oval-obovate or elliptic, 2-4" long, strongly serrate, dark shiny green Flowers tiny (1/4"), white flowers, axillary cymes – May through July Fruit small capsule, 1/4" Propagation: semihardwood cuttings, seed Usage: large filler or background; use on slopes, as a drought tolerant screen, or espalier; good for bronzy, shiny new foliage Landscape Care: Watering occasional deep soak – very drought tolerant, tolerates regular watering if drainage is good Fertilizing little needed unless heavily watered Pruning to shape desired, anytime Pests/Diseases relatively free Special Conditions/Other performs best with excellent drainage Origin: East Africa Family: Celastraceae Notes: |
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