Calodendrum capense
Species
Tree
| Family | Rutaceae |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | Dictamnus calodendrum, Pallasia capensis, Pallassia capensis, Tarenna papyracea |
| Common names | Cape Chestnut |
Climatic Suitability
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Form
Height in cultivation 5 – 15 m
Spread in cultivation 4 – 12 m
Origin Exotic
Flower colour Pink, purple
Flower period spring, summer
Leaf colour Green, grey-green
Leaf loss Deciduous, evergreen, semi-deciduous
Risk allergen
Canopy area 113.1 m2
Canopy shape Rounded, spreading
Site
Urban space type Garden, park, street
Use feature, shade, windbreak
Soil texture clay, loam, sand
Soil pH acidic, alkaline, neutral
Planting & Maintenance Fertile soil, lateral space, well drained soil
Soil Volume 8 – 68 m3
Water use
Moderate
Moderate
Performance
Shade tolerance Full sun Part shade
Tolerance
High drought
Moderate frost
Moderate coastal
High drought
Moderate frost
Moderate frost
Moderate coastal
Moderate coastal
Growth rate Slow
Biodiversity
Bird
Insect
Pollinator
Bird
Insect
Pollinator
Risk - Flammability
Moderate
Moderate
Risk - Infrastructure Vigorous roots
Climate Suitability
Climate suitability
Unsuitable Suitable
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