Melianthus major Grape a lovely and classic addition

a lovely and classic addition to the garden

This is a deciduous tree with an upright spreading habit of growth

The flower stalks can be weak and so it may require staking in exposed sites or excessively rich soils

the foliage turns gorgeous shades of coppery-bronze and in the fall

this variety tends to self-seed and will thereby endure for years in the garden if allowed

Melianthus major Grape a lovely and classic additionHoney Bush will grow to be about 8 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 10 feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will