Botanical name | Colophospermum mopane |
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Plant Care |
![]() Deciduous
Deciduous – Sheds Its Leaves Annually ![]() Full Sun
Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day. |
Size | |
Categories | |
Flowers | January December This tree bears small, green flowers that are borne during mid and late summer. |
Common name(s) | Mopane |
Foliage | This tree has green butterfly shaped foliage with an aromatic smell. |
Uses in landscape design | Good for wildlife gardens and for adding spring and summer interest. |
Fruit | It has kidney-shaped, sticky brown seeds. |
Soil conditions | Alkaline |
Colophospermum mopane (Mopane)
- Botanical name: Colophospermum mopane
- Common name(s): Mopane
- Categories: Trees
Plant description:
This tree has green butterfly shaped foliage with an aromatic smell. The small, green flowers are borne during mid and late summer. It has kidney-shaped, sticky brown seeds. Good for wildlife garden and for adding spring and summer interest.
Family: Fabaceae
Synonym: –
Botanical Pronunciation: –
Colophospermum mopane requirements and features

Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
January December This tree bears small, green flowers that are borne during mid and late summer.
This tree has green butterfly shaped foliage with an aromatic smell.