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Calodendrum capense

by Johan Wentzel

Calodendrum capense
Common Name
Cape chestnut
Plant Type
Tree
A profusion of striking, pink orchid-like flowers in large sprays on tips of branches make Calodendrum capense stand out above the forest canopy. For the larger garden.
Plant Description

Calodendrum capense is a large handsome semi-deciduous trees with beautiful, smooth, streaky white/grey bark on older trees. A profusion of striking, pink orchid-like flowers in large sprays on tips of branches make the trees stand out above the forest canopy and last well in the vase.

Plant Calodendrum capense in deep, fertile  soil in a sheltered position and water regularly. It is a tree for the larger garden.

You may find stock of this plant at Random Harvest.

Afrikaanse Naam
Kaapse kastaiing
Hardiness
Hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Moderate
Evergreen
Deciduous
Growth Rate
Moderate
Flowering Time
Summer
Flower Colour
Pink
Shape
Upright
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
>10m
Region
Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Eastern seaboard, Limpopo
Habitat
Forest margin
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes
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