Family FABACEAE
Genus Bolusanthus
Species speciosus
SA Plant Number 222
Basionym Bolusanthus speciosus

Bolusanthus speciosus is a hardy, graceful, briefly deciduous, drought resistant tree with graceful grey-green almost weeping foliage.

The huge, pendulous bunches of beautiful mauve pea-like flowers that are born in September and October are truly spectacular. Its wonderful weeping shape and attractive glistening foliage make it an ideal avenue tree.

Initially it may be a little slow growing but is very worthwhile. An excellent choice for smaller gardens. Protect from frost when young. This tree prefers a sunny hot position.

The Tree Wisteria is one of our most beautiful indigenous trees.

Animals: Monkeys, gemsbok, giraffe and the grey duiker, all eat the pods and leaves

Medicinal: The roots are used medicinally for stomach problems and the inner bark is used for stomach cramps.

Furniture: The wood, which is highly sought after by carpenters, makes excellent furniture. It works well on a lathe, turning out beautiful lampshades and other articles. The straight growing stems are very hard, termite resistant and used for fencing posts.

Limpopo, Gauteng, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu Natal

Biome:Savanna

Habitat:Wooded Grassland, Woodland

Growth Rate: Slow Growing, Evergreen or Deciduous: Deciduous , Hardiness - Frost: Protect when young, Plant Type: Tree - Large, Position: Sun - Full, Soil: Loamy - Compost rich Soil, Soil: Sandy Soil, Garden Uses: Avenue Plant, Garden Uses: Form Plant, Garden Uses: Small Gardens, Hardiness - Drought: Drought Hardy, Flower colour: Blue and shades of purple, Garden type: Grassland Garden, Garden type: Wildlife Garden,

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