Ekebergia capensis

Cape ash

An incredible large tree with a roundish crown and green cream-coloured flowers.

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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 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

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.