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Calodendrum capense

Species
  • Icon of tree form 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 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

Performance

Shade tolerance Full sun Part shade
Tolerance High drought
Moderate frost
Moderate coastal
Growth rate Slow
Biodiversity Bird Insect Pollinator

Climate Suitability

Climate suitability

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