White Berry Bush
(Flueggea virosa)
White Berry Bush (Flueggea virosa)
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Photo by: Jacy Chen | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Jacy Chen | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2022-05-08T10:12:18-07:00 |
























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Summary
Flueggea virosa, commonly known as White Berry Bush, is a deciduous shrub native to a variety of habitats including savannas, open woodlands, and scrublands across Africa, Asia, and Australia. It typically grows to a height of 2-5 meters with a similar spread, and has a bushy, rounded form. The plant produces small, inconspicuous greenish-white flowers followed by showy white berries that are attractive to birds. The flowering season varies depending on the region but often occurs during the warmer months.
White Berry Bush is valued for its ornamental berries and is used in gardens for hedging, as a screen, or as part of mixed shrub borders. It is relatively low-maintenance, tolerating a range of soil types, though it prefers well-drained soils. It can thrive in full sun to part shade conditions. In cultivation, it requires moderate watering, especially in dry climates. While generally pest-free, it can occasionally suffer from root rot if overwatered. Due to its potential invasiveness, it is important to manage its spread by removing seedlings and controlling its growth in non-native areas.CC BY-SA 4.0
White Berry Bush is valued for its ornamental berries and is used in gardens for hedging, as a screen, or as part of mixed shrub borders. It is relatively low-maintenance, tolerating a range of soil types, though it prefers well-drained soils. It can thrive in full sun to part shade conditions. In cultivation, it requires moderate watering, especially in dry climates. While generally pest-free, it can occasionally suffer from root rot if overwatered. Due to its potential invasiveness, it is important to manage its spread by removing seedlings and controlling its growth in non-native areas.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Shrub, Tree
- Height: 6-10 feet
- Width: 5-8 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: White
- Flowering Season: Summer
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Bird Garden, Low Maintenance
Natural Habitat
Savannas, open woodlands, and scrublands across Africa, Asia, and Australia
Other Names
Common Names: Bushweed, Common Bushweed, African Snow Bush, Poison Bush
Scientific Names: , Flueggea virosa, Acidoton virosus, Flueggea angulata, Flueggea comorensis, Flueggea melanthesioides, Flueggea obovata, Flueggea sinensis, Flueggea virosa, Flueggea virosa
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