Afzelia quanzensis (Pod mahogany)

Botanical name: Afzelia quanzensis
Common name(s): Pod mahogany
Categories: Trees

Plant description:

A handsome tree with a spreading crown. Sprays of pinkish-red flowers appear in early summer, followed by large, woody pods with attractive seeds. Tolerates salt-laden winds. Slow growing.

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Afzelia quanzensis requirements and features

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Evergreen

Never Sheds All of Its Foliage.

Semi Deciduous

Sheds Part of Its Foliage During Winter/Autumn.

Deciduous

Sheds Its Leaves Annually

Full Sun

Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.

Half Sun

Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.

Shade

Prefers Low Light Levels.

Frost Hardy

Can Handle frost without damage.

Semi Frost Hardy

Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.

Frost Sensitive

Will Get Damaged and Possibly Killed During Periods of Frost.

High Watering

Requires Frequent Watering.

Moderate Watering

Requires Regular Watering.

Low Watering

Requires Little Water.

High Maintenance

Requires Regular Maintenance.

Moderate Maintenance

Requires moderate maintenance.

Low Maintenance

Requires little maintenance.

Pruning Required

Needs to be Pruned.

Indigenous

Originates in South Africa.

Non Indigenous

Exotic to South Africa.

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Plant Attributes
Additional Information

Botanical name	Afzelia quanzensis
Plant Care	Deciduous Deciduous – Sheds Its Leaves Annually Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day. Frost Sensitive Frost Sensitive – Will Get Damaged and Possibly Killed During Periods of Frost. Low Watering Low Watering – Requires Little Water. Indigenous Indigenous – Originates in South Africa.
Size	15 m * 10 m
Categories	Trees
Flowers	October November December Sprays of pinkish-red flowers appear in early summer.
Common name(s)	Pod mahogany
Origin	Southern Africa
Fruit	This tree carries large woody pods with attractive seeds.
Growth rate	Fast
Interesting info	Tolerates salt laden air
Other languages	Peulmahonie (A) Inkehli (Z) Mutokota (V)

October November December Sprays of pinkish-red flowers appear in early summer.

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Afzelia quanzensis (Pod mahogany)