Cunonia capensis
AFRICAN RED ALDER, BUTTER SPOON TREE
Cunoniaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
8m
Plant habit
 
6m

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Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in white

Flowering Time: late summer to late autumn
 
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Cunonia capensis
AFRICAN RED ALDER, BUTTER SPOON TREE
Cunoniaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
8m
Plant habit
 
6m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in white

Flowering Time: late summer to late autumn


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean designs

Uses: informal screen, indoors, street tree, shade tree

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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