Pappea capensis
Jacket plum
A long-lived, hardy tree that can be used as a windbreaker.
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.
- Tolerates temperatures as low as -3°c
- Estimated height:2-8m
- Estimated width: 2-5m
- Drought-resistant
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
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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