Botanical Name: Common Names:
Virgilia capensis Cape Lilac,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Trees Rounded
Description:
Lovely fast-growing evergreen ornamental tree with small fine green foliage and masses of fragrant pale pink pea-like flowers from late Spring through to early Summer. Great to use as a shade or feature tree. Grows approx. 10m tall x 4m wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Feature, Fragrant Garden, Park And Gardens, Shade Tree
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Fabaceae Africa
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Pink
Flower Fragrant: Yes
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Tender
Wind: High
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