Elaeodendron transvaalense

Family CELASTRACEAE
Genus Elaeodendron
Species transvaalense
SA Plant Number 416
Basionym Elaeodendron transvaalense

Elaeodendron transvaalense is a hardy, semi deciduous small to medium sized tree with an attractive rounded crown and leathery green to grey-green leaves.

The small clusters of cream to green flowers are borne from December to April. These are followed by edible yellow fruits that are much sought after by birds.

Although this tree is a little slow growing it is worthwhile as it develops into a really beautiful specimen tree.

Used extensively in traditional medicine.

Size 4 to 5m

Wildlife: The flowers attract and feed honey bees. The fruit attracts birds to the garden.

Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West Province, KwaZulu Natal.

Natural Habitat Along rivers and streams, Associated with Termite Mounds, Bushveld, Woodland  

Growth Rate: Slow Growing, Evergreen or Deciduous: Semi-Deciduous, Hardiness - Frost: Fairly Hardy, Hardiness - Frost: Protect when young, Plant Type: Tree - Medium, Plant Type: Tree - Small, Position: Semi-shade, Position: Sun - Full, Soil: Loamy - Compost rich Soil, Soil: Well-drained, Edible: Edible fruit, Conservation Status: Rare and Endangered, Garden Uses: Small Gardens, Garden Uses: Specimen, Hardiness - Drought: Drought Resistant, Flower colour: Green shades, Garden type: Bushveld, Garden type: River-side and Stream-side Gardens,

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