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Cape Chestnut

Calodendrum Capense

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Overview

Cape Chestnut (Calodendrum capense) is a striking, semi-deciduous tree, reaching heights up to 50 ft, with a canopy spread of 30 ft. Prized for its lush, glossy foliage and spectacular clusters of fragrant, pink blossoms that bloom in summer, it enhances any landscape design. Preferring USDA zones 9-11, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires moderate water. Ideal as a specimen tree or shade provider.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 9–11Type TreeClimate Subtropical, Temperate
Cape Chestnut (Calodendrum Capense) — with a canopy spread of 30 ft; adding a dynamic aspect to the garden, image 63

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Rutaceae
Climate
Subtropical, Temperate

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Cape Chestnut (Calodendrum Capense) — the Cape Chestnut thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 9 to 11; attract a variety of pollinators
Cape Chestnut (Calodendrum Capense) — reaching heights up to 50 ft; it typically reaches a height of 20 to 25 feet but can soar up to 50 feet under, image 62
Cape Chestnut (Calodendrum Capense) — it enhances any landscape design
Cape Chestnut (Calodendrum Capense) — pink flowers in the garden; panicle-like clusters of fragrant
Cape Chestnut (Calodendrum Capense) — it enhances any landscape design; semi-deciduous tree hailing from the southern regions of Africa, image 66
Cape Chestnut (Calodendrum Capense) — The spread is often equal to its height
Cape Chestnut (Calodendrum Capense) — The spread is often equal to its height; and although it is drought-tolerant once established
Cape Chestnut (Calodendrum Capense) — with a canopy spread of 30 ft; adding a dynamic aspect to the garden
Cape Chestnut (Calodendrum Capense) — pale pink to deep mauve flowers that bloom profusely in the summer and early fall; pink blossoms that bloom in summer
Cape Chestnut (Calodendrum Capense) — glossy foliage and spectacular clusters of fragrant; a low-maintenance option, it is generally resistant to, image 64
Cape Chestnut (Calodendrum Capense) — semi-deciduous tree hailing from the southern regions of Africa; tree for full
Cape Chestnut (Calodendrum Capense) — lending a lush texture to any landscape composition.<br><br>Providing both shade and ornamental value; a true jewel in
Cape Chestnut (Calodendrum Capense) — The wood of this noble tree is also notably dense and termite-resistant, adding to its value; tree with pink blooms
Cape Chestnut (Calodendrum Capense) — attract a variety of pollinators
Cape Chestnut (Calodendrum Capense) — A low-maintenance option, it is generally resistant to pests and diseases; it blossoms best with consistent moisture
Cape Chestnut (Calodendrum Capense) — tree for full
Cape Chestnut (Calodendrum Capense) — pink flowers in the garden
Cape Chestnut (Calodendrum Capense) — reaching heights up to 50 ft
Cape Chestnut (Calodendrum Capense) — Ideal as a specimen tree or shade provider; ample space is required to accommodate its full size
Cape Chestnut (Calodendrum Capense) — each spanning around 2 inches; lending a lush texture to any landscape composition.<br><br>Providing both shade and
Cape Chestnut (Calodendrum Capense) — pink blossoms that bloom in summer
Cape Chestnut (Calodendrum Capense) — and although it is drought-tolerant once established; and it performs best with full sun to partial shade exposure
Cape Chestnut (Calodendrum Capense) — Ideal as a specimen tree or shade provider
Cape Chestnut (Calodendrum Capense) — and it performs best with full sun to partial shade exposure
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