About
Oncoba spinosa, the fried egg tree, is an evergreen shrub or small tree from Africa producing spiny branches, simple, leathery leaves and showy, white, gardenia-like flowers to 5 cm across with a mass of yellow stamens, followed by hard, round fruits. A rewarding and ornamental tree for a frost-free, sunny, sheltered garden.
About the genus
Oncoba are evergreen shrubs and small trees from Africa with simple, leathery leaves and showy, white, gardenia-like flowers. Grown in frost-free, sunny, sheltered gardens and heated glasshouses.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.