Mickey Mouse Plant

Description:

Ochna serrulata is a small shrub growing between 1 and 2 m high, although it may occasionally become a small tree up to 6 m high. The narrow leaves are oblong to elliptic and measure 30–60 mm in length by 8–15 mm wide, and are shiny green with fine toothed serrations along the leaf edges.

Habitat:

This tough, adaptable shrub grows in sunny, open positions as well as in the shade of deep forest. It has been widely cultivated outside of South Africa as an ornamental garden plant.

Notes:

The yellow color indicates that these flowers are early blooms. They will eventually turn red when fruiting.