Overview

Wrightia arborea is a plant with a shrub, tree habit in the genus Wrightia, part of the Apocynaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Wrightia arborea grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include ornamental and bonsai.

About

Wrightia arborea is an evergreen shrub or tree belonging to the Apocynaceae family. It thrives in full sun or partial shade, preferring a sheltered position with a south- or west-facing aspect. This cultivar grows best in fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils across a range of pH levels, from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is valued for ornamental use and as a bonsai, with particular interest during spring and summer. Propagation is possible by seed or cutting.

About the genus

Wrightia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Apocynaceae, first described as a genus in 1810. It native to tropical Africa, China, the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, Papuasia, and Australia. The species are all small trees or shrubs.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Wrightia

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil type

Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H4

Plant details

Wrightia arborea size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Shrub, Tree

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Ornamental, Bonsai

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Wrightia arborea

Propagation

Seed, Cutting

Pest resistance

Resistant

Disease resistance

Resistant

Frequently asked questions