Diospyros whyteana

Bladder-nut

A lovely small tree suitable for rocky areas in your garden landscape.

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Additional Information

Information	Details
Botanical Name	Diospyros whyteana
Common Name	Bladder-nut
Also Known As	Swartbas
SA Tree No	611
Tree Type	Evergreen
Attracts	Birds
Features	Screening, Treehouse Friendly, Rocky Area
Flowering Season	Spring
Focal	No
Fragrant	Yes
Frost Tolerance	Hardy
Fruiting Season	Summer
Growth Rate	Slow <500mm
Minimal Leaf Shedding	Yes
Origin	Indigenous
Soil pH	0 – 4, 5 – 8, 9 – 14
Root System	Not Aggressive
Soil Type	Sandy, Loam, Clay, Well Drained
Suitable Garden Size	Small, Medium, Large
Suitable Planting Area	Semi-Shade

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

An engaging garden specimen that is often used as a hedge or screening plant. It can be pruned into a beautiful bonsai subject and is suitable for indoor or container planting.

Male and female flowers blossom in Spring and occur on different trees. Edible fruit will attract birds to your garden. Strong medicinal properties.