Tree fuchsia / Huilboerboon
Schotia brachypetala
Weeping Boerbean (e), Huilboerboon (a), umGxamu (z), uMutwa (Tsw)
S.A. No. 202
|
Type |
Size
|
Characteristics |
Flowers |
Position |
|
Tree |
3 to 5 m |
Hardy, semi-deciduous. |
Red |
Sun to semi-shade |
Hardy, semi-deciduous (deciduous in cold areas), very decorative tree with interesting branching patterns and a rugged look. The beautiful foliage is bronze when it first flushes and goes through many different colours and textures in the different seasons. Bunches of magnificent red flowers, dripping with nectar from Aug. to Nov. attract sunbirds, other nectar feeding birds and insects. The pods, that are initially bright green with a dark margin, turn beautiful glossy brown. An excellent and ornamental garden subject for sun or semi-shade and one of our most beautiful trees. Suitable for bonsai.
Size 3 to 16m : Size in Gauteng 3 to 5 meters
