Family RUBIACEAE
Genus Canthium
Species gilfillanii
SA Plant Number 706
Basionym Canthium gilfillanii

Canthium gilfillanii is a very hardy, evergreen, drought resistant tree with interesting, angular branching patterns and beautiful silver bark.

It has small greenish flowers from August to December. which attract insects. These are followed by black, sticky seeds that are also a favorite with birds.

This upright tree is ideal for smaller gardens. Plant in groves to get the full beauty of the bark and structure of this tree. It coppices freely and is an essential component of a bush clump.

Size 3 to 7m 

Limpopo, North West Province , Gauteng, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu Natal

Habitat:Along rivers and streams, Bushveld, Forest margin, Grassland, Rocky Outcrops, Woodland

Growth Rate: Fast Growing, Evergreen or Deciduous: Deciduous , Hardiness - Frost: Frost Hardy, Plant Type: Tree - Large, Position: Semi-shade, Position: Sun - Full, Soil: Loamy - Compost rich Soil, Soil: Well-drained, Garden Uses: Bird Friendly, Garden Uses: Small Gardens, Hardiness - Drought: Drought Hardy, Flower colour: Green shades, Garden type: Bushclumps, Garden type: Bushveld, Garden type: Grassland Garden, Garden type: Rocky outcrop and Koppie Gardens, Garden type: Wildlife Garden,

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