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Cussonia transvaalensis

by Johan Wentzel

Cussonia transvaalensis
Common Name
Transvaal cabbage tree
Plant Type
Tree
Cussonia transvaalensis is a striking, very useful tree that can act as a focal point in the landscape. Plant in a well-drained soil and do not overwater. Protect from frost when young.
Plant Description

Cussonia transvaalensis is a striking, very useful tree that can act as a focal point in the landscape. The attractive attractive, grey-green foliage is coarsely textured . The bark is corky and deeply longitudinally fissured. The small, green flowers are followed by the production of small, purple-black berries, which are relished by many species of fruit-eating birds.

Plant Cussonia transvaalensis in a well-drained soil and do not overwater. Protect from frost when young.

Afrikaanse Naam
Transvaal kiepersol
Hardiness
Hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Evergreen
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
Early autumn
Flower Colour
Yellow/green
Shape
Upright
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
5m
Region
Mpumalanga, Limpopo
Habitat
Savannah, Rocky outcrops
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
No

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