Heteropyxis natalensis

Lavender Tree (e), Laventelboom (a), iNkunzi (z)

S.A. No. 455

Type	Size	Characteristics	Flowers	Position
Tree	To 5m	Hardy, semi-deciduous.	Yellowish	Sun or semi shade

Slender, upright, fairly hardy, semi-deciduous tree with shiny, waxy leaves that smell strongly of lavender when crushed, and have lovely autumn colours. It has small clusters of yellowish, sweetly scented flowers, from Sept. to March, which attract butterflies and other insects. The bark that starts off grey and matures to a creamy colour with apricot coloured patches is truly beautiful. Ideal tree for small gardens, planted in groves and for containers. The leaves can be used for herbal tea and potpourri and most parts of the tree are used medicinally.

Size 4 to 7m : in Gauteng to 5m