Noltea Africana 10lt Common Name: Soap Bush Noltea africana is a beautiful indigenous South African evergreen shrub or small tree valued for its glossy foliage, dense growth, and attractive reddish new growth. It is particularly useful in gardens where a hardy evergreen structure plant is needed. With its naturally bushy habit, it can be pruned into a hedge or screen, while larger specimens can provide light to moderate shade. Indigenous: Yes – Native to South Africa Growth Habit: Evergreen shrub to small tree with a dense, bushy habit Foliage: Glossy green leaves with attractive reddish new growth Flowers: Small, inconspicuous greenish-white flowers in clusters Position: Full sun to semi-shade Watering: Moderate; drought tolerant once established Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil; adaptable once established Wildlife: Flowers attract bees and other beneficial insects; berries can provide food for birds Uses: Hedging, screening, feature planting, small shade tree, indigenous gardens, coastal gardens, windbreaks 🌿 Garden Design & Use Guide ✔ Hedging: Excellent – dense growth responds well to pruning ✔ Screening / Privacy: Excellent – forms a dense evergreen screen ✔ Shade Creation: Good – larger plants develop a useful leafy canopy and provide light shade ✔ Groundcover: Not suitable ✔ Container Use: Good when young; eventually best planted in the ground ✔ Low Maintenance: High – hardy once established and responds well to pruning ✔ Waterwise / Drought Tolerance: Good once established ✔ Coastal Tolerance: Good – suitable for many coastal gardens ✔ Garden Style Fit: Indigenous gardens, contemporary landscapes, screening, wildlife gardens, coastal gardens, informal hedges