Philenoptera violacea

Apple-leaf

A fast-growing fodder tree that is protected in South Africa.

Aloes and Trees

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Additional Information

Information	Details
Botanical Name	Philenoptera violacea
Common Name	Apple-leaf
Also Known As	Appelblaar
SA Tree No	238
Tree Type	Semi-Deciduous , Deciduous
Attracts	Birds
Features	Shade Tree, Fodder Tree
Flowering Season	Spring, Summer
Focal	No
Fragrant	Yes
Frost Tolerance	Semi-Hardy
Fruiting Season	Winter, Summer, Autumn
Growth Rate	Fast >500mm
Minimal Leaf Shedding	No
Origin	Indigenous
Soil pH	5 – 8
Root System	Not Aggressive
Soil Type	Sandy, Well Drained
Suitable Garden Size	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

An amazing fragrant tree that can be planted as an individual specimen or in groves. During Spring this tree shows off its striking blue, white, pink, mauve, and lilac coloured flowers.

It has plenty of magical and medicinal properties. They say you are guaranteed to always have friends if you keep a price of its root with you. It is a protected species in South Africa.