Vepris lanceolata

White ironwood

A charming indigenous tree that assists with soil rehabilitation.

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Additional Information

Information	Details
Botanical Name	Vepris lanceolata
Common Name	White ironwood
Also Known As	Witysterhout
SA Tree No	261
Tree Type	Evergreen
Attracts	Birds, Bees, Butterflies
Features	Shade Tree, Screening, Fodder Tree
Flowering Season	Summer
Focal	Yes
Fragrant	No
Frost Tolerance	Hardy
Fruiting Season	Autumn
Growth Rate	Fast >500mm
Minimal Leaf Shedding	No
Origin	Indigenous
Soil pH
Root System	Not Aggressive
Soil Type	Sandy, Loam
Suitable Garden Size	Small, Medium, 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

Suitable for any garden size, it can be planted individually in townhouse gardens, part of a mixed bush clump or forest garden. It can be pruned and grown into an attractive informal hedge or screening plant because of its shrub-like nature.

Ideal for indoor or container planting and can be used as a bonsai tree. Strong medicinal properties.