Bolusanthus speciosus
Tree wisteria
An attractive deciduous tree with mauve, sweetpea-like flowers all around it.
Description
Low maintenance, drought-resistant tree that makes the most attractive focal point in your garden. To create a vibrant noticeable effect, plant this tree with Delonix or Beuhinia galpinii.
Suitable for indoor or container planting and can be used as a street tree, for office complexes and schools. Protected species in South Africa.
- Young trees need to be protected from frost
- Tolerates temperatures between 17-27°C
- Estimated height: 5-7m
- Estimated width: 5-7m
- Termite resistant
Additional Information
Information | Details |
|---|---|
Botanical Name | Bolusanthus speciosus |
Common Name | Tree wisteria |
Also Known As | Vanwykshout |
SA Tree No​ | 222 |
Tree Type | Deciduous |
Attracts | |
Features | Shade Tree, Fodder Tree |
Flowering Season | Spring |
Focal | No |
Fragrant | Yes |
Frost Tolerance | Hardy |
Fruiting Season | |
Growth Rate | Medium >250mm, Fast >500mm |
Minimal Leaf Shedding | No |
Origin | Indigenous |
Soil pH | 5 – 8 |
Root System | Not Aggressive |
Soil Type | Sandy, Loam, Clay |
Suitable Garden Size | Small, Medium, Large |
Suitable Planting Area | Full Sun |
Aloes & Trees
Size | Height | Trunk Thickness |
|---|---|---|
20L
| 1.0m – 1.2m
| 5mm – 15mm
|
40L
| 1.3m – 1.8m
| 12mm – 20mm
|
50L
| 1.3m – 1.9m
| 15mm – 25mm
|
100L
| 1.8m – 2.5m
| 20mm – 30mm
|
250L
| 2.5m – 4.0m
| 30mm – 50mm
|
500L
| 4.0m – 7.0m
| 50mm – 120mm
|
1000L
| 6.0m – 10.0m
| 80mm – 120mm
|
E.O.G
| 5.0m – 12.0m
| Variable
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