About

A graceful tree, reaching 8-20m, with a rounded head of foliage. It displays attractive flowers or foliage in blue. 'Bonscalib' is valued in garden settings.

About the genus

Scaevola can be evergreen perennials, climbers, shrubs or trees, with simple leaves and solitary or racemose, fan-shaped flowers in summer

Plant details

Suggested usesSpecimen tree, large borders

Care notes

CultivationFertile, well-drained soil in sun or part shade
PruningPrune when young. Remove dead wood
PropagationSeed or grafting
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceHoney fungus possible