Searsia pendulina - White karee

Searsia pendulina

White karee

A fast, easy-to-grow tree that can withstand wind and drought conditions.

Additional Information

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Botanical Name
Searsia pendulina
Common Name
White karee
Also Known As
Witkaree
SA Tree No​
396
Tree Type
Semi-Deciduous
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Features
Shade Tree, Wind Break, Screening, Treehouse Friendly
Flowering Season
Spring, Summer
Focal
Yes
Fragrant
No
Frost Tolerance
Hardy
Fruiting Season
Summer
Growth Rate
Medium >250mm, Fast >500mm
Minimal Leaf Shedding
No
Origin
Indigenous
Soil pH
Root System
Aggressive
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Suitable Garden Size
Small, Medium, Large
Suitable Planting Area
Full Sun, Semi-Shade

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Description

An excellent choice for a suburban garden or any other landscape.  Different sizes of these trees are planted throughout parks with grass growing easily under them because of the light nature of their foliage.

It can be used as a shade tree in parking lots, schools and estates as well as a hedge plant.  It also has strong medicinal properties, edible fruit and average wind tolerance.

  • Tolerates temperatures as low as -6°c
  • Estimated height: 6-8m
  • Estimated width: 4-5m
  • Drought-resistant