Care of the tree Leucosidea sericea or Oldwood |
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The genus Leucosidea, family Rosaceae, includes a single species of tree native to southern Africa: Leucosidea sericea. Common name: Oldwood. They are small evergreen trees with dense foliage that reach 7 meters (22.96 feet) in height and 5 meters (16.4 feet) in width. The attractive foliage, silvery in full sun, is composed of lobed leaves (3-4 pairs of leaflets) with a serrated margin and dark green color. The flowers are star-shaped, greenish-yellow in color and appear in spikes. They bloom in spring. These fast-growing plants are used to create windbreaks, noise screens, as a shade tree, alongside streams, and as bonsai. Leucosidea sericea prefers full sun exposure but also grows in semi-shade. It resists occasional frosts. Oldwood can grow in sandy, rocky or clay soils; it prefers soils that retain moisture. Water frequently so that the substrate is always slightly damp; wait for the surface 6 cm (2.36") of the soil to dry. Fertilize with compost in late winter. Low branches can be pruned in late winter to achieve tree growth. Leucosidea sericea is a resistant plant to the usual pests and diseases. Oldwood propagates quite easily from seeds sown in spring or by cuttings in summer. |
Images of the tree Leucosidea sericea or Oldwood |
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