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Willow Bustic Sideroxylon salicifolium
Small tree to 30 feet or so. Insignificant flowers add a fragrance of
grape jelly to the area. Pollinators come from miles away to partake of
the nectar. The fruits are popular with several kinds of birds.
Some birds may even attempt to nest in the tree.
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Above, a 15' tall bustic combined with silver buttonwood,
krug's holly, and low-growing philodendrons.
Above right, flowers starting to open. This photo
was taken in May.
At right, a full-to-the ground 15' specimen in the
center, flanked by simpson's stopper on the left and silver buttonwood on
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The telephone rings in mid-April.
"Plant Creations!"
"Hello, I'm calling with a question about the willow bustic I planted a
few months ago. It seems to be developing little bumps along
the branches. Is there anything I should do?"
"Those are the flowers developing. Just relax and let it happen." |
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When those little bumps burst open, you will be treated to a
sweet profusion of delectable fragrance! Scratch and sniff the photo
above to see what I'm talking about.
During the next few months, the flowers develop into juicy fruits, beloved by birds such
as cardinals, mockingbirds, jays and more. |
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