This large shrub can be semi evergreen in warm climates and is upright and well branched forming a rounded habit. The textured dark green leaves are lanced-shaped and the orange ball-like clusters of fragrant cup-shaped flowers appear in early summer.

Hardiness zones 7 to 10

Buddleja globosais naturally found in South America from Chile to Argentina growing along water courses or on hill sides in well drained moderately fertile soils. It prefers an open sunny position and is frost and drought tolerant.

The Orange Ball Tree is a shrub that is grown for its flowers and is planted in small or cottage gardens along borders or as a specimen for colour. It is suitable for coastal ormountain regions and establishes in 3 to 5 years and tolerates cool conditions. It may also be planted against a sunny wall or used for screening requiring little maintenance. ID 1978

Buddleja(BUD-lee-uh) globosa(glo-bô-sa)

Buddlejaceae(BUD-lee-uh-AY-see-ee)