Schotia brachypetala
AFRICAN WALNUT, FUCHSIA TREE
Fabaceae-Caesalpinioideae

 
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Plant type: semi-deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 9-12

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
15m
Plant habit
 
10m

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Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in crimson

Flowering Time: late winter to late spring

Leaves: red new leaves

Ornamental Fruit: pod
 
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Schotia brachypetala
AFRICAN WALNUT, FUCHSIA TREE
Fabaceae-Caesalpinioideae

 

  Plant type: semi-deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 9-12

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
15m
Plant habit
 
10m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in crimson

Flowering Time: late winter to late spring

Leaves: red new leaves

Ornamental Fruit: pod


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean & coastal designs

Uses: street tree, shade tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: nectar






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