Cape Chestnut 'Pink'
Calodendrum capense
WCACH
This attractive South African flowering tree will intoxicate with its sweetly-scented flowers. From early summer, the glossy deep green foliage is smothered with fragrant spikes of sugar-pink blooms. Plant one as a dazzling specimen tree or plant en masse to create a dramatic formal avenue or windbreak. It produces dense shade from the widely-domed canopy. Often multi-trunked but easily trained to a central trunk when young. Deciduous or semi-evergreen in cool climates. Slow growth rate.
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Product information
This attractive South African flowering tree will intoxicate with its sweetly-scented orchid-like flowers. From early summer, the glossy deep green foliage is smothered with fragrant spikes of sugar-pink blooms. Plant one as a dazzling specimen tree or plant en masse to create a dramatic formal avenue or windbreak. It produces dense shade from the widely-domed canopy. Deciduous or semi-evergreen in cool climates. Grows in coastal areas if protected from salt laden winds. Slow growth rate.
Shipping information
Plant orders:
1–14 plants: $14.50
15–29 plants: $25.00
30+ plants: $35.50
Seeds can be added for no additional charge.
Plants with any other combination of hardware, books, bulbs or tubers:
1–14 plants: $29.00
15–29 plants: $39.50
30+ plants: $50.00
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Product Information
This attractive South African flowering tree will intoxicate with its sweetly-scented orchid-like flowers. From early summer, the glossy deep green foliage is smothered with fragrant spikes of sugar-pink blooms. Plant one as a dazzling specimen tree or plant en masse to create a dramatic formal avenue or windbreak. It produces dense shade from the widely-domed canopy. Deciduous or semi-evergreen in cool climates. Grows in coastal areas if protected from salt laden winds. Slow growth rate.How to grow
Plant in full sun, prefers free-draining soil with additional water when conditions are dry. Frost tender while young. Avoid waterlogged soils.
Growing information
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Light:
Full Sun
Water:
Seasonal watering
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Plant characteristics
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Type:
Evergreen
Height:
10.0m
Width:
6.0m
Flower colour:
Pink
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