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Halleria lucida
Also called White Olive, African Honeysuckle, Fuchsiatree, Halleria, Hilarious Lucy, Tree Fuchsia, Tree Honeysuckle
Halleria lucida is a small evergreen tree from southern and eastern Africa, grown for its glossy foliage and nectar-rich flowers that attract birds. It is tough, fast-growing and best in full sun or part shade once established.
Halleria lucida (also known as tree fuchsia, umBinza or notsung) is a small, attractive, evergreen tree that is indigenous to Southern Africa. It is increasingly grown as an ornamental tree in African gardens.
Tough and easy to grow, Halleria lucida is becoming popular as an ornamental tree for gardens. It is undoubtedly one of the best trees in Africa for attracting birds, but it is usually grown more for its attractive foliage and flowers.
It tolerates full sun as well as partial shade and, once established, it can also survive moderate drought. This makes it particularly suitable for growing in mildly arid areas. It is also a relatively fast-growing tree.
The natural range of this tree extends throughout South Africa, as well as northwards through East Africa as far as Ethiopia.
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Life form, climate and native range: World Checklist of Vascular Plants, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (CC BY 3.0), reformatted; see Plants of the World Online.
