Botanical Name: Calodendrum capense
Common Name: Cape chestnut Type of Plant: dicot: tree Character mostly evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape an erect, single-trunked tree, with a fairly symmetrical rounded canopy; the white bark and branch structure resembles some of the Ficus species Height 30'-50'(60') Spread 2/3 to equal Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full or partial sun Soil well-draining loam preferred Hardiness some frost (zones 9, 21-24): best if grown near the coast Morphology: Leaves pinnate, mostly opposite, oval-elliptic; 4"-6" (8") long, medium green; petioles 1/2"-1" long Flowers dramatic 10"-12" long spikes of rose-pink flowers, each 1 1/2" diameter; late spring-summer Fruit a round capsule; 1 1/2" diameter Propagation: seed Usage: a dramatic large-scale accent tree, valued for its flower display; an excellent shade or lawn tree Landscape Care: Watering regular preferred Fertilizing balanced in late spring; gets chlorotic in over-watered clay soil Pruning head high when young, otherwise little pruning needed Pests/Diseases aphids, sooty mold Special Conditions/Other Origin: South Africa Family: Rutaceae Notes: |
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