Peltophorum africanum

African wattle

A stunning fodder tree that will attract birds and other wildlife to your garden landscape.

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Additional Information

Information	Details
Botanical Name	Peltophorum africanum
Common Name	African wattle
Also Known As	Boerboon
SA Tree No	215
Tree Type	Deciduous
Attracts	Birds, Bees, Butterflies
Features	Shade Tree, Screening, Fodder Tree
Flowering Season	Summer
Focal	No
Fragrant	No
Frost Tolerance	Semi-Hardy
Fruiting Season	Summer, Autumn
Growth Rate	Fast >500mm
Minimal Leaf Shedding	No
Origin	Indigenous
Soil pH	0 – 4, 5 – 8
Root System	Not Aggressive
Soil Type	Sandy, Loam, Well Drained
Suitable Garden Size	Medium, Large
Suitable Planting Area	Full Sun

Aloes & Trees Pricing

Size	Price	Height	Trunk Thickness
20L	R175-R305 *5 Min	1.0m – 1.2m	5mm – 15mm
40L	R390-R750 *2 Min	1.3m – 1.8m	12mm – 20mm
50L	R400-R950 *2 Min	1.3m – 1.9m	15mm – 25mm
100L	R895-R2350 *1 Min	1.8m – 2.5m	20mm – 30mm
250L	R2400-R3500 *1 Min	2.5m – 4.0m	30mm – 50mm
500L	R3500-R6500 *1 Min	4.0m – 7.0m	50mm – 120mm
1000L	R6500-R12500 *1 Min	6.0m – 10.0m	80mm – 120mm
E.O.G	R8500-R25000+ *1 Min	5.0m – 12.0m	Variable

Description

A medium-size wildlife-friendly tree that’s great for game farms as it attracts insects and animals all year round. It provides shade during the Summer season and allows sunlight to pass through during the Winter season.

This drought-resistant tree does well as a feature tree or hedge plant. Strong medicinal properties.