Searsia lancea
karee
A small evergreen tree or shrub up 8m height and spread, with long, weeping tri-foliate leaves. Through the summer, there are clouds of small yellow-green flowers, which on a female plant - if a male is also grown - develop into cream-coloured berries
Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | Cream | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow Green | Green | ||
| Autumn | Yellow Green | Green | ||
| Winter | Green | Cream |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
ExposedDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Anacardiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy, Spreading branched
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any well-drained soil. Tolerates salt spray and drought once established. For more information see tree cultivation.
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings or by sowing seed. For more advice see our information on how to propagate from seed (tree/shrub
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Coastal
- City and courtyard gardens
- Prairie planting
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
Pruning group 1 but lower branches can be cleared to maintain a clear base, or more tree-like form
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to verticillium wilt
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