Re: Solanum identified
- Subject: Re: Solanum identified
- From: D* P*
- Date: Sat, 04 May 2002 21:14:12 +0100
Joe wrote:
>It's S. aviculare. The leaves that were given to me
>were from mature foliage.
If it is S. aviculare and it certainly sounds like it, it can easily
reach 8 feet or more if it is happy. I think it is one of the more
attractive shrubby Solanums although it can seed itself about a bit.
It almost willowy, dark green leaves (on mature plants - often
irregularly palmate on juveniles) and elegant growth style make it an
excellent quick 'filler' for a sunny position.
Dave Poole
Torquay UK
