Rothmannia capensis
CANDLE WOOD, WILD GARDENIA
Rubiaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 9b-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
14m
Plant habit
 
7m

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Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in white or yellow

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer
 
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Rothmannia capensis
CANDLE WOOD, WILD GARDENIA
Rubiaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 9b-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
14m
Plant habit
 
7m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in white or yellow

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & mediterranean designs

Uses: formal screen, informal screen, street tree, shade tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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