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Ormocarpum trichocarpum

by Johan Wentzel

Ormocarpum trichocarpum
Common Name
Hairy catterpillarpod
Plant Type
Tree
Ormocarpum trichocarpum is a small slender tree that has deeply fissured, corky bark. It is an unusual tree for a small garden where the frost is not too severe.
Plant Description

Ormocarpum trichocarpum is a small slender tree that has deeply fissured, corky bark. The straight seed pods are covered with golden-yellow hairs, resembling a caterpillar.

Ormocarpum trichocarpum is an unusual tree for a small garden where the frost is not too severe. Plant in a well-drained soil.

Afrikaanse Naam
Harige rusperboontjie
Hardiness
Semi hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Evergreen
Growth Rate
Moderate
Flowering Time
Early summer
Flower Colour
Blue
Shape
Upright
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
3m
Region
KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, KwaZulu-Natal Coast, Limpopo
Habitat
Savannah, Rocky outcrops
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes

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