Catha edulis
KHAT, BUSHMAN'S TEA
Celastraceae

 
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Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 10-12

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
10m
Plant habit
 
8m

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Origins: North Africa, Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, Indian Ocean Islands, SW Asia-Middle East

Other Botanical Names: Celastrus edulis

Other Common Names: Arabian Tea, Abyssinian Tea

 
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Catha edulis
KHAT, BUSHMAN'S TEA
Celastraceae

 

  Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 10-12

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
10m
Plant habit
 
8m

FEATURES

Flowers: green-white

Flowering Time: early spring to late spring

Leaves: mid green; red new leaves; yellow-green in autumn


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean designs

Uses: street tree, shade tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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