TreeBook: Tree Species Indigenous to Southern Africa, indexed by Scientific name.
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Peltophorum africanum
Peltophorum africanum | Weeping wattle | Typical form of the tree when growing in the wild. Prune it up to form either a single or multi-stem tree with a spreading crown. | North-east Pretoria
Gardening ideas
Suitable for a small garden. Weeping wattle bears showy, bright yellow flowers, often in profusion. The trunk is naturally not straight stemmed. Use this feature to create a striking focal point in a small garden. Plant this beautiful tree in a large pot if you have a very small garden.
Peltophorum africanum
Weeping wattle
Huilboom
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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
Medium: 6m high; 8m 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
slightly 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
None
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Screening value?
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Flowers?
showy flowers in profusion
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Value to game?
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