Botanical Name: Calodendrum capense Add
Common Name: Cape Chestnut  
Plant photo of: Calodendrum capense
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree

 

Height Range

25-40'

 

Flower Color

Lavender, Pink

 

Flower Season

Summer, Intermittent

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

Grey

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor
Photographer: Steve Mullany/Steve Ryden
  • Description

  • Notes

This slow growing, deciduous tree will grow 30' high and 20'-40' wide; it produces light to dark pink flowers that bloom from spring to summer. It has striking green foliage and attracts birds and butterflies. Do not plant in windy areas or sandy soil. It is beautiful when in bloom.