Cattle Bush (Alectryon Oleifolius) is a perennial shrub/tree in the Sapindaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires drought-tolerant watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 8-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
Alectryon oleifolius is a small tree or large shrub native to Australia, known for its deeply furrowed grey to brown bark and stiff, narrow greyish-green leaves.
Cattle Bush
Alectryon Oleifolius
Alectryon oleifolius is a small tree or large shrub native to Australia, known for its deeply furrowed grey to brown bark and stiff, narrow greyish-green leaves.
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