Apodytes dimidiata

White pear

Impressive evergreen tree with dark green foliage suitable for any size garden.

Aloes and Trees

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Additional Information

Information	Details
Botanical Name	Apodytes dimidiata
Common Name	White pear
Also Known As	Witpeer
SA Tree No	422
Tree Type	Evergreen
Attracts	Birds, Bees
Features	Shade Tree, Wind Break, Screening, Treehouse Friendly, Rocky Area
Flowering Season	Summer
Focal	No
Fragrant	Yes
Frost Tolerance	Hardy
Fruiting Season	Summer, Autumn
Growth Rate	Slow <500mm
Minimal Leaf Shedding	Yes
Origin	Indigenous
Soil pH	0 – 4, 5 – 8
Root System	Not Aggressive
Soil Type	Sandy, Loam
Suitable Garden Size	Small, 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

This beautiful small avenue tree attracts birds with its bright red aril attached to its seeds. Bees and many other pollinating insects visit its sweet-smelling flowers. Its wood has a stunning pale pinky-brown colour.

Perfect to use as an ornamental tree or hedge plant. By planting these trees close together you can create a forest effect. Protected species in South Africa.