Asteraceae

Brachylaena huillensis

Lowveld Silver-leaf

Small/Medium Tree

IUCN: Near ThreatenedRare speciesNotes pending review

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About

This small to medium-sized tree is distinguished by its striking silver-grey, often leathery leaves, providing a beautiful contrast in any landscape. It typically grows with a multi-stemmed habit, developing a dense, rounded crown.

Where it works in Kilifi

Ideal for full sun to partial shade, this adaptable tree thrives in well-drained soils, making it excellent as a specimen tree or for creating dappled shade. Its resilience also makes it a valuable choice for coastal restoration projects.

Growing notes

It exhibits a moderate growth rate and, once established, is remarkably drought-tolerant, requiring minimal supplementary watering. This hardy species is relatively low-maintenance and well-suited to the Kilifi climate.

Sources

Drafted from: Gemini 2.5 Flash. Please verify with local knowledge before relying on these notes.