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Cape Lilac, Tree-in-a-hurry

Cape Lilac, Tree-in-a-hurry
Photo: Robert Chin
Alternative Plant
Cape Lilac, Tree-in-a-hurry
Virgilia capensis
 

A fast-growing and erect evergreen tree to 9 m high. Although it is an evergreen, it can be semi-deciduous in cooler climates. Foliage is fern-like. Lightly perfumed, pink–purple pea-flowers with dark burgundy veins appear in late winter through to spring. This plant performs best in full-sun in a freely-drained position.

 

 
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