TreeBook: Tree Species Indigenous to Southern Africa, indexed by Scientific name.
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Heteropyxis natalensis
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Gardening ideas
Suitable for a very small garden as focal point. Heteropyxis has striking bark and autumn colors. Really beautiful.
Heteropyxis natalensis
Lavender tree
Laventelboom
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It is hardy -survives a min. temperature of -2C
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It will grow in soil type:
well-drained, sandy
Small: 5m high; 3m crown
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Mature size?
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Plant in container?
Yes
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It's leaf growth is
semi-deciduous
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It's growth rate is
fast
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It's roots are
non-aggressive
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It's drought tolerance?
Needs modest water
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Sexes?
Bisexual flower on same the tree
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Birds?
Insect feeders
up to 5m
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Screening value?
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Flowers?
inconspicuous
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Value to game?
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