Buddleia globosa Orange ball tree (Buddleiaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Buddleia globosa
Orange ball tree
Evergreen shrub
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The Buddleia globosa plant species is found in S. America - Argentina, Chile, Peru. It is a member of the Buddleiaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Orange ball tree.

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Latin Name:  Buddleia globosa
Common Name:  Orange ball tree
Family:  Buddleiaceae
Author:  Hope.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  5   Mature Width:  5

Habitat:  Found at altitudes up to 2000 metres.

Cultivation Notes: Requires a sunny position[11, 182]. Prefers a rich loamy well-drained soil[11, 200]. Very tolerant of alkaline soils[200]. Grows well by the sea, tolerating maritime exposure[184, 200]. Plants are hardy to about -15°c if they are sheltered from cold winds[184, 200]. They resprout freely from the base if cut back by cold weather[200] and are deciduous in cold winters[188]. Plants flower on the previous year's growth[200]. The flowers scent the air for a considerable distance with their sweet honey-like fragrance[245].

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