Schotia afra
KAROO BOER BEAN, HOTTENTOT'S BEAN
Fabaceae-Caesalpinioideae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
5m
Plant habit
 
5m

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Origins: Southern Africa

Other Botanical Names: Guaiacum afrum, Schotia angustifoliaer, Schotia parvifolia, Schotia speciosa, Schotia tamarindifolia

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Schotia afra
KAROO BOER BEAN, HOTTENTOT'S BEAN
Fabaceae-Caesalpinioideae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
5m
Plant habit
 
5m

FEATURES

Flowers: crimson

Flowering Time: late summer to early autumn

Ornamental Fruit: pod


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean, oriental & coastal designs

Uses: informal screen, street tree, shade tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bird attracting






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