Libidibia ferrea

Leopard tree

A fascinating marked bark that looks like leopard print.

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Additional Information

Information	Details
Botanical Name	Libidibia ferrea
Common Name	Leopard tree
Also Known As	Luiperdboom
SA Tree No
Tree Type	Semi-Deciduous
Attracts	Birds, Bees, Butterflies
Features	Shade Tree
Flowering Season	Summer
Focal	No
Fragrant	No
Frost Tolerance	Hardy
Fruiting Season	Summer, Autumn
Growth Rate	Fast >500mm
Minimal Leaf Shedding	Yes
Origin	Exotic
Soil pH	0 – 4, 5 – 8, 9 – 14
Root System	Aggressive
Soil Type	Sandy, Loam, Well Drained
Suitable Garden Size	Small, Medium, Large
Suitable Planting Area	Full Sun

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 fantastic ornamental tree that is often used for planting in reforestation programs, cultivated for shade and suitable to use as a street tree. It corrects Nitrogen in the soil and many other plants nearby take advantage of it.

This beauty reacts well to root pruning hence its suitability for bonsai and indoor or container planting. Its fruit is non-consumable and it has an average wind tolerance.

Tolerates temperatures as low as -6 to -18°c
Estimated height: 8-12m
Estimated width: 6-10m
Drought-resistant