| Botanical name | Cunonia capensis |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |
Full Sun
Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day. 
Frost Hardy
Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage. 
High Maintenance
High Maintenance – Requires Regular Maintenance. 
Pruning Required
Pruning Required – Needs to be Pruned. 
Indigenous
Indigenous – Originates in South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | February March April It bears spikes of white flowers in autumn. |
| Common name(s) | Red alder |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | When young, the leaves have a rosy tinge and the stems are red. |
| Uses in landscape design | It is an excellent tub subject for patios. |
| Other languages | Rooiels (A) |
Cunonia capensis (Red alder)
- Botanical name: Cunonia capensis
- Common name(s): Red alder
- Categories: Trees
Plant description:
This attractive tree rarely reaches more than 6m tall in gardens. When young, the leaves have a rosy tinge and the stems are red. It bears spikes of white flowers in autumn. It is an excellent tub subject for patios.
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Cunonia capensis requirements and features
Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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February March April
It bears spikes of white flowers in autumn.
When young, the leaves have a rosy tinge and the stems are red.
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