Ask the Plant Doctor! How to care for the bucida variegata tree

The Variegated Black Olive, also known as pokok doa or Bucida variegata, is a popular choice for landscaping because of its unique architectural form. Photo: Filepic

Variegated Black Olive, also known as pokok doa or Bucida variegata, is a popular choice for landscaping because of its unique architectural form.

This tree is also sought after because of its low maint-enance requirements and moderate-to-fast growth rate, typically reaching heights of 9-15m, with the potential of reaching up to 25m under optimal conditions.