Searsia lancea

Karee

A hardy, drought-resistant tree with a stylish weeping shape.

Description

Kids love climbing this tree making it perfect for a treehouse as long as its branches aren’t cut off. It grows best in clay soil in full sun or semi-shaded areas. Its edible fruit and yellow-green flowers will attract wildlife, birds and bees.

Often favoured as a street tree, avenue tree or shade tree in parking areas of schools. Also suitable as a hedge or screening plant.

Tolerates temperatures as low as -6°c
Estimated height: 6-8m
Estimated width: 4-5m
Drought-resistant
Average wind tolerance

Additional Information

Information	Details
Botanical Name	Searsia lancea
Common Name	Karee
Also Known As	Rooikaree
SA Tree No	386
Tree Type	Evergreen
Attracts	Birds, Bees
Features	Shade Tree, Wind Break, Screening, Treehouse Friendly, Fodder Tree, Erosion Control
Flowering Season	Winter, Spring
Focal	Yes
Fragrant	Yes
Frost Tolerance	Hardy
Fruiting Season	Spring
Growth Rate	Fast >500mm
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