Cladostemon kirkii
A small deciduous, tropical tree, growing in hot, dry, often sandy soils in habitat, up to 6m high, bearing tri-foliate leaves in mid-green, which are covered in fine hairs on their underside. The white, sweetly scented, asymmetrical flowers, have pink veining and turn yellow with age. They are born at the tips of the branches and are followed by light brown gourd shaped fruit.
Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White Yellow Pink | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | Brown | ||
| Autumn | Green | Brown | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1BBotanical details
- Family
- Capparaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Name status
Unresolved
- Plant range
- Tropical & S Africa
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a any well drained soil and a position in full sun or partial shade, in a conservatory, greenhouse, or as a houseplant in the UK
Propagation
Propate by seed, or by semi-ripe cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to red spider mite, scale insects and mealy bug
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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