Botanical name | Castanospermum australe |
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Plant Care | ![]() Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day. ![]() Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures. ![]() Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering. ![]() Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
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Flowers | This tree bears waxy, orange-pink flowers on old wood. |
Common name(s) | Australian chestnut |
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Foliage | This tree has glossy leaves. |
Uses in landscape design | Use as an avenue tree. |
Fruit | This tree bears large, bean-like seedpods. |
Possible problems | Not suitable for cold regions. |
Other languages | Australiese kastaiing (A) |
Castanospermum australe (Australian chestnut)
- Botanical name: Castanospermum australe
- Common name(s): Australian chestnut
- Categories: Trees
Plant description:
One of the most beautiful evergreen trees, with glossy leaves and waxy, orange-pink flowers on old wood, followed by large, bean-like seedpods. A fine avenue tree. Not suitable for cold regions.
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Botanical Pronunciation: cass-tan-oh-SPERM-um aus-TRALE
Castanospermum australe requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
This tree bears waxy, orange-pink flowers on old wood.
This tree has glossy leaves.