TreeBook: Tree Species Indigenous to Southern Africa, indexed by Scientific name.
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Searsia leptodictya
Searsia leptodictya | Mountain karee | Small to medium size semi-deciduous tree, ideal for screening. Growth form is typical for the species in the wild. North-east Pretoria
Gardening ideas
Suitable for a small garden as a screening tree. Searsia leptodictya has bright green leaves, forming a dense compact canopy. It grows at a medium rate and is a good candidate for screening. Trim the tree up if you want to raise the canopy. Plant it in a large pot if you have a very small garden
Searsia leptodictya
Mountain karee
Bergkaree
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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: 3m high; 3m crow
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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
non-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
up to 2m
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Screening value?
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Flowers?
inconspicuous
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Value to game?
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