Trichilia emetica
Natal mahogany
An excellent shade tree that can be used for indoor or container planting.
Description
This good-looking ornamental tree is ideal for game farms as monkeys consume its flowers and baboons and antelopes devour its fruit.
It is a popular shade tree for parking areas, schools, estates and any other large landscape. It is able to tolerate drought as well as strong winds. Also suitable as an indoor or container plant.
- Young trees need to be protected from frost
- Tolerates temperatures as low as 0°c
- Estimated height: 8-12m
- Estimated width: 5-6m
- Drought-resistant
- Non-edible fruit
Additional Information
Information | Details |
|---|---|
Botanical Name | Trichilia emetica |
Common Name | Natal mahogany |
Also Known As | Rooiessenhout |
SA Tree No​ | 301 |
Tree Type | Evergreen |
Attracts | Birds, Bees |
Features | Shade Tree, Treehouse Friendly |
Flowering Season | Spring, Summer |
Focal | No |
Fragrant | Yes |
Frost Tolerance | Sensitive |
Fruiting Season | Summer, Autumn |
Growth Rate | Fast >500mm |
Minimal Leaf Shedding | Yes |
Origin | Indigenous |
Soil pH | |
Root System | Not Aggressive |
Soil Type | Loam, Clay |
Suitable Garden Size | 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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