Spirostachys africana

Tamboti

A medium-size indigenous tree with an aggressive root system.

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Additional Information

Information	Details
Botanical Name	Spirostachys africana
Common Name	Tamboti
Also Known As	Tambotie
SA Tree No	341
Tree Type	Semi-Deciduous , Deciduous
Attracts	Birds
Features	Fodder Tree, Rocky Area
Flowering Season	Winter, Spring
Focal	No
Fragrant	No
Frost Tolerance	Hardy
Fruiting Season	Spring, Summer
Growth Rate	Medium >250mm
Minimal Leaf Shedding	No
Origin	Indigenous
Soil pH
Root System	Aggressive
Soil Type	Sandy, Loam, Clay, Well Drained
Suitable Garden Size	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

Its red-coloured leaves in Spring and Autumn make it stand out in any medium to large garden. Wildlife absolutely loves eating from this tree. In Mozambique this tree’s timber is thought of as precious and in South Africa, it is protected.

Its wood should not be used as firewood as the sap and smoke from its wood are poisonous. Its latex is very toxic to humans, but it does have traditional medicinal values.