Ekebergia capensis
Cape ash
An incredible large tree with a roundish crown and green cream-coloured flowers.
Description
This splendid tree’s edible fruit will attract insects and birdlife to your garden landscape. It grows into a large tree that can be used to provide shade and be used as an ornamental tree.
Not only is it fast-growing, but also tolerates wind and clay soils.
- Young trees need to be protected from frost
- Tolerates temperatures as low as -2°c
- Estimated height: 8-10m
- Estimated width: 6-8m
- Drought-resistant
Additional Information
Information | Details |
|---|---|
Botanical Name | Ekebergia capensis |
Common Name | Cape ash |
Also Known As | Essenhout |
SA Tree No​ | 298 |
Tree Type | Semi-Deciduous |
Attracts | Birds, Bees, Butterflies |
Features | Shade Tree, Treehouse Friendly |
Flowering Season | Spring, Summer |
Focal | Yes |
Fragrant | Yes |
Frost Tolerance | Semi-Hardy |
Fruiting Season | Winter |
Growth Rate | Fast >500mm |
Minimal Leaf Shedding | Yes |
Origin | Indigenous |
Soil pH | |
Root System | Not Aggressive |
Soil Type | Sandy, Loam, Clay, Well Drained |
Suitable Garden Size | 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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