Dune Crowberry | Searsia (Rhus) Crenata Alex Size:21cm Subtle pollen cones in late

Subtle pollen cones in late winter add interest

or shaded garden beds

This versatile herb provides continuous harvests of fresh leaves that can be used in cooking

revealing lighter wood beneath

Stake young plants for support and mulch around the base to retain moisture

Dune Crowberry | Searsia (Rhus) Crenata Alex Size:21cm Subtle pollen cones in lateThe Dune Crowberry is a tough yet beautiful indigenous shrub, perfectly adapted to South Africas coastal landscapes. With its dense, glossy green foliage and rounded form, it provides yearround greenery and structure while thriving in sandy soils, salty winds, and harsh coastal conditions. In spring, it produces tiny clusters of creamy flowers, followed by small, berrylike fruits that attract birds and wildlife, making it both ornamental and