CAPE CHESTNUT
Botanical Name: Calodendron capenseDescription
A beautiful and delicate tree when in full bloom. The colour of flowers vary from white to rosy pink and flowering occurs shortly after the growth of new foliage has stopped after a brief deciduous period.
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$12.90 | 0 | Seedling | Medium |
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$19.75 | 0 | Seedling | Small |
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Plant Information or Specifications
Preferred Climate
Subtropical, Warm Temperate
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Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions)
+10m
Can it Handle Frosts?
Yes
Amount of leaves in Winter?
No Leaves (Deciduous)
Water Requirements
Drought Hardy (Little Watering)
Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree?
No (Full Size)
Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest
5+ Years
Sun or Shade
Full (Sun:80%-100%)
Preferred Soil Type
Good Drainage
Soil pH
Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)
Question & Answer
Hi how tall does this tree grow? From:
Cape Chestnuts can grow from 6-8 meters. There are of course lots of variables like soil, rainfall, position, climate that all influence the trees height but 6-8 meters is a good approximation.
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