Max Height: 2-3m Spread: 1.5m

Origin: Namibia, South Africa Family: Portulacaceae

Common Name: Elephant Bush, Spekboom Flower Colour: Pink

Drought Tolerance: High Salinity Tolerance: Medium

Sun Tolerance: High Wind Tolerance: High

Water Requirement: Low PH Level: Basic

Pest Tolerance: High Disease Tolerance: High

Growth Rate: Fast Fragrance: No

This Portulacaria Afra, also known as the Elephant Bush, is perfect for creating succulent landscapes. It is small-leaved and evergreen, making it an excellent choice for adding texture and interest in any garden. The plant is lightly fragrant and drought-tolerant, allowing it to thrive even with minimal watering.

Portulacaria afra known as Elephant Bush, many-branched, succulent shrub with a thick, fleshy stem and elliptic, glossy, mid-green leaves, sometimes red-margined, 2-4cm long. Bears star-shaped, white to pale pink flowers, to 8mm across, in autumn. Height 2m or more, Spread 1m or more. Native of South Africa.

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