Dombeya rotundifolia

Wild pear

A small to a medium-size fragrant tree that also provides shade to your garden.

Aloes and Trees

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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 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

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.