TreeBook: Tree Species Indigenous to Southern Africa, indexed by Scientific name.
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Schotia brachypetala

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Gardening ideas
Suitable for a large garden. Scotia brachypetala bears striking red flower and is an ideal shade tree.
Schotia brachypetala
Weeping boer-bean
Huilboerboon
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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: 10m 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
medium
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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?
Nectar feeders
None
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Screening value?
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Flowers?
showy flowers
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Value to game?
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