Craibia zimmermannii

Craibia zimmermannii

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Common Names

Sandforest Craibia, Peawood (english)Sandertjiehout (afrikaans)

Taxonomy

Family FABACEAE
Genus Craibia
Species zimmermannii
SA Plant Number 229
Basionym Craibia zimmermannii

Description

Craibia zimmermannii hardy, evergreen neatly shaped, unusual tree has dark green compound leaves and pale grey bark.  It bears masses of spectacular, snow-white, sweetly scented pea flowers in early spring and has a second flush later in the season. These are followed by flat, woody pods. A well-behaved tree to tickle all your senses. It is moth pollinated and the pure white flowers glow in the dark, leading the pollinators to them.

A stunning feature tree for the smaller garden. Plant in semi-shade or shade in well composted soil.

Size: 3 to 5m

Distribution

KwaZulu Natal

Natural Habitat Sandforest

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