About Halleria lucida L.
Nomenclature and Basic Identity
Halleria lucida L., also commonly called tree fuchsia, umBinza, or notsung, is a small, attractive evergreen tree that is native to Southern Africa. It is increasingly cultivated as an ornamental tree in African gardens.
Natural Geographic Range
Its natural distribution covers the whole of South Africa, and extends northwards through East Africa all the way to Ethiopia.
Natural Habitat Types
Its natural growing habitats include deep afro-montane forest, forest edges, open mountain slopes, gorges, and river banks.
Growth Form in Shady Habitats
As with many other tree species, Halleria lucida grows tall and slender when it grows in shady habitats such as deep forest.
Growth Form in Open Areas
When grown in open areas, it develops into a smaller, shrub-like tree instead.
