Pappea capensis

Jacket plum

A long-lived, hardy tree that can be used as a windbreaker.

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Additional Information

Information	Details
Botanical Name	Pappea capensis
Common Name	Jacket plum
Also Known As	Doppruim
SA Tree No	433
Tree Type	Evergreen
Attracts	Birds, Butterflies
Features	Shade Tree, Wind Break, Screening, Fodder Tree, Rocky Area
Flowering Season
Focal	Yes
Fragrant	Yes
Frost Tolerance	Hardy
Fruiting Season	Spring, Summer
Growth Rate	Slow 250mm
Minimal Leaf Shedding	No
Origin	Indigenous
Soil pH
Root System	Not Aggressive
Soil Type	Sandy, Loam, Clay
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

This tree will complete your rocky and bushveld-themed garden. A beautiful small to a medium-size evergreen tree that is loved for its delicious fruit, showy wood and medicinal properties.

It will attract birds and bees to your garden. It has non-invasive roots and is perfect for any size garden.