orange ball tree

Also known as: Chilean orange ball tree; round-headed buddlea

A large semi-evergreen or deciduous shrub to 5m, with deeply-veined, dark green leaves to 20cm long, and dense rounded heads 2cm across of sweet-scented bright orange-yellow flowers in loose clusters at the branch tips in early summer

Scientific classification

Species: orange ball tree (Buddleja globosa)
Genus: Buddleja
Family: Scrophulariaceae

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Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 4-8 metres
Height: 4-8 metres
Spread: Semi evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of orange ball tree

Distribution map

Andean Chile, Peru, Argentina

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Quick identification of orange ball tree

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orange ball tree care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

Cut flowered growth back to strong young shoots below, removing up to a fifth of old stems near the base each year. Prune immediately after flowering.