Searsia pendulina

White karee

A fast, easy-to-grow tree that can withstand wind and drought conditions.

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Additional Information

Information	Details
Botanical Name	Searsia pendulina
Common Name	White karee
Also Known As	Witkaree
SA Tree No	396
Tree Type	Semi-Deciduous
Attracts	Birds, Butterflies
Features	Shade Tree, Wind Break, Screening, Treehouse Friendly
Flowering Season	Spring, Summer
Focal	Yes
Fragrant	No
Frost Tolerance	Hardy
Fruiting Season	Summer
Growth Rate	Medium >250mm, Fast >500mm
Minimal Leaf Shedding	No
Origin	Indigenous
Soil pH
Root System	Aggressive
Soil Type	Sandy, Loam
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

An excellent choice for a suburban garden or any other landscape. Different sizes of these trees are planted throughout parks with grass growing easily under them because of the light nature of their foliage.

It can be used as a shade tree in parking lots, schools and estates as well as a hedge plant. It also has strong medicinal properties, edible fruit and average wind tolerance.

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