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Royena lucida

African Snowdrop Bush

Royena lucida, commonly known as the African Snowdrop Bush, is an evergreen shrub grown for its showy foliage. The lush and glossy leaves emerge bronze-red then age to become dark green. It grows with a compact habit to about 1.5 m tall and the same wide and responds well to trimming. Best performance with this plant is achieved when it is grown in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained, sheltered site. The African Snowdrop Bush will tolerate moderate frost as well as short periods of dry. Royena lucida is a low maintenance plant is commonly trimmed into a fabulous hedge, added to mixed plantings, planted around outdoor living areas, or planted to soften a bland wall.

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Royena lucida hedge with dark green and red glossy foliage.
Royena lucida hedge with dark green and red leaves.

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Suited to regions:Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:Shrubs
Height:1.50 m
Spread:1.50 m
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Tolerances:
Garden uses:Containers, Hedging, Pool areas, Topiary
Garden styles:Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Rock
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Also known asAfrican Snowdrop Bush
Sku12469

Royena lucida Details

Royena lucida, commonly known as the African Snowdrop Bush, is an evergreen shrub grown for its showy foliage. The lush and glossy leaves emerge bronze-red then age to become dark green. It grows with a compact habit to about 1.5 m tall and the same wide and responds well to trimming. Best performance with this plant is achieved when it is grown in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained, sheltered site. The African Snowdrop Bush will tolerate moderate frost as well as short periods of dry. Royena lucida is a low maintenance plant is commonly trimmed into a fabulous hedge, added to mixed plantings, planted around outdoor living areas, or planted to soften a bland wall.

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