Cartrema requires minimal maintenance, making it easy to care for. It thrives in well-drained soil and needs moderate watering, ensuring the soil is dry between waterings. A special care point for cartrema is its sensitivity to cold; it should be protected from frost to prevent damage. Another key aspect is providing sufficient sunlight, as it prefers partial to full sun for optimal growth.
Watering schedule: Every 2-3 weeks
Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun
| Care Difficulty | Easy |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Watering Schedule | Every 2-3 weeks |
| Sunlight Requirements | Partial sun |
| Soil pH | 5-7.5 |
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Cartrema matsumurana (Cartrema matsumurana) is a flowering plant that belongs to the olive family (Oleaceae) and it's somewhat similar to the common olive tree. It features dark green, glossy leaves and produces purple to black drupes.
Scrub wild olive is a southeastern US native, distinguishable by its glossy, oval leaves and clusters of fragrant white blooms that grace its branches in spring. This hardy shrub thrives in the understory, often adapting to the dappled light of woodland environments. Its berry-like drupes attract wildlife, contributing to ecosystem diversity.
Cartrema americana is a resilient shrub, thriving in the understory of southeastern US forests. It sports glossy, elliptical leaves that cluster on slender, gray-barked branches. Spring brings fragrant white flowers, attracting pollinators, followed by olive-like drupes that sustain local wildlife. Its hardiness against disease makes cartrema americana a reliable presence in its native woodlands.
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