TreeBook: Tree Species Indigenous to Southern Africa, indexed by Scientific name.
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Searsia lancea
Searsia karee | Karee | Swartkaree, Rooikaree | A very hardy, dependable, evergreen tree | Leeuwfontein Estates
Gardening ideas
Suitable for a small garden. Karee is one of only a few evergreen trees which tolerates severe frost. It has a spreading growth form and needs occasional pruning to form a canopy at height. Its black, rough trunk and branches are characteristic of the species and makes for a striking presentation in the garden. It is an easy grower, but can be messy at times.
Searsia lancea
Karee
Rooikaree, Swartkaree
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It is very hardy -survives a min. temperature of -6C
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It will grow in soil type:
clay soil
Medium: 8m high, 8m crown
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Mature size?
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Plant in container?
No
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It's leaf growth is
evergreen
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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?
Drought tolerant
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Sexes?
Separate male and female trees
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Birds?
Fruit eaters
None
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Screening value?
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Flowers?
inconspicuous
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Value to game?
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