Dombeya rotundifolia
Wild pear
A small to a medium-size fragrant tree that also provides shade to your garden.
Description
A gorgeous focal tree perfect for any area of your garden. Often planted in streets or parks as it requires little to no maintenance. It can grow between 1-1.5m per year and is both fire and termite resistant.
Its stunning white flowers will attract birds and butterflies to your garden almost all year round.
- Tolerates temperatures as low as -4°c
- Estimated height: 4-8m
- Estimated width: 3-5m
- Drought-resistant
Additional Information
Information | Details |
|---|---|
Botanical Name | Dombeya rotundifolia |
Common Name | Wild pear |
Also Known As | Drolpeer |
SA Tree No​ | 471 |
Tree Type | Deciduous |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
Features | Shade Tree, Rocky Area |
Flowering Season | Winter, Spring, Summer |
Focal | No |
Fragrant | Yes |
Frost Tolerance | Hardy |
Fruiting Season | |
Growth Rate | Fast >500mm |
Minimal Leaf Shedding | No |
Origin | Indigenous |
Soil pH | 5 – 8 |
Root System | Not Aggressive |
Soil Type | Loam, Well Drained |
Suitable Garden Size | Small, Medium, Large |
Suitable Planting Area | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
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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