Small Honeysuckle Tree

Turraea obtusifolia Hochst.

Turraea obtusifolia is a flowering plant in the Meliaceae family, native to Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Eswatini, and South Africa. It is commonly known as the Small Honeysuckle Tree. This plant typically grows 1 to 5 m tall and spreads 1 to 3 m wide. It is hardy in USDA zones 10 through 11 and is suitable for container cultivation and bonsai.

Description

Turraea obtusifolia, described by Hochst. in 1844, is a member of the Meliaceae family. It is found in Botswana, the Cape Provinces, KwaZulu-Natal, Mozambique, the Northern Provinces, Eswatini, and Zimbabwe. The plant is recommended for growing in containers and is suitable for bonsai cultivation. It thrives in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 11.