Euclea crispa (Blue guarri)

Other names: Blue-leaved euclea, Madziyire, Blou gwharrie, Euclea bakerana, Euclea baumii, Euclea dekinatii, Euclea guerkei, Gymnosporia ferruginea, Euclea lanceolata, Euclea desertorum

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Where to grow

Soil type
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Additional plant details

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained loam in full sun or light shade. Needs winter protection in cold areas. Drought tolerant and resistant to light frost damage once established. Fire resistant. Alternatively, grow under glass in loam-based compost in full light. Water freely & feed monthly in growth.

Suggested uses

Containers/Patio, Mediterranean, Sub-Tropical, Drought Tolerant, Hedging/Screens, Flavouring food and drinks, Wind-breaker, Indoor, Conservatory

UK hardiness

H3

USDA zones

Zone 9, Zone 10, Zone 11

Sunset zone

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Spreading

Native to

Southern Africa

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

Once established, pruning group 1. Cut back to about 1 m at the time of planting. Then prune to develop a strong framework while the tree is young. Otherwise the heavy fruit may cause breakage. Regular removal of some new growth each year will improve the

Propagation methods

Seed

Propagation

Remove fleshy seed coat prior to sowing.

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