Pappea capensis
Jacket plum
A long-lived, hardy tree that can be used as a windbreaker.
Additional Information
Information | Details |
|---|---|
Botanical Name | Pappea capensis |
Common Name | Jacket plum |
Also Known As | Doppruim |
SA Tree No | 433 |
Tree Type | Evergreen |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
Features | Shade Tree, Wind Break, Screening, Fodder Tree, Rocky Area |
Flowering Season | |
Focal | Yes |
Fragrant | Yes |
Frost Tolerance | Hardy |
Fruiting Season | Spring, Summer |
Growth Rate | Slow 250mm |
Minimal Leaf Shedding | No |
Origin | Indigenous |
Soil pH | |
Root System | Not Aggressive |
Soil Type | Sandy, Loam, Clay |
Suitable Garden Size | Small, Medium, Large |
Suitable Planting Area | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
General Pricing
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Description
This tree will complete your rocky and bushveld-themed garden. A beautiful small to a medium-size evergreen tree that is loved for its delicious fruit, showy wood and medicinal properties.
It will attract birds and bees to your garden. It has non-invasive roots and is perfect for any size garden.
- Tolerates temperatures as low as -3°c
- Estimated height:2-8m
- Estimated width: 2-5m
- Drought-resistant