Family MALVACEAE
Genus Azanza
Species
SA Plant Number 466
Basionym Azanza garckeana

Azanza garckeana is a fairly hardy, deciduous, small to medium-sized tree with greyish-black, fibrous bark. This drought-resistant little tree has palmate-shaped attractive foliage.

From December to May it bears large, showy, solitary bell-shaped yellow flowers with a purplish brown centre. The large round fruits are sweet and edible but quite glutinous.

This tree makes a beautiful container plant. Although it is drought-resistant it will thrive with adequate water. Plant in well-drained soil in full sun.

Size: 3 to 13m

Culinary: Sweet, edible fruits, but quite glutinous.

Landscaping: Makes a beautiful container plant

Limpopo, Mpumalanga

Habitat:Grassland, Miombo woodland, Open Woodland, Thicket

Growth Rate: Fast Growing, Evergreen or Deciduous: Deciduous , Hardiness - Frost: Fairly Hardy, Hardiness - Frost: Protect when young, Plant Type: Shrub - Large, Plant Type: Tree - Large, Position: Sun - Full, Soil: Clay Soil, Soil: Loamy - Compost rich Soil, Soil: Sandy Soil, Edible: Edible fruit, Garden Uses: Avenue Plant, Garden Uses: Bird Friendly, Garden Uses: Container Plant, Garden Uses: Hot afternoon sun, Garden Uses: Small Gardens, Garden Uses: Specimen, Hardiness - Drought: Drought Resistant, Flower colour: Yellow shades, Garden type: Bushveld, Garden type: Wildlife Garden,

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