| Botanical name | Ekebergia capensis |
|---|---|
| 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.  Low Watering Low Watering – Requires Little Water.  High Maintenance High Maintenance – Requires Regular Maintenance.  Pruning Required Pruning Required – Needs to be Pruned.  Indigenous Indigenous – Originates in South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | This tree has panicles of tiny, ivory-coloured flowers. |
| Common name(s) | Cape ash |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | This tree has shiny foliage. |
| Uses in landscape design | Large gardens |
| Fruit | This tree bears red berries. |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Interesting info | In cooler regions, it is an excellent semi-evergreen. |
| Other languages | Umnyamathi (Z) Essenhout (A) Umgwenya-wezinja (X) Mmidibidi (NS) |
Ekebergia capensis (Cape ash)
- Botanical name: Ekebergia capensis
- Common name(s): Cape ash
- Categories: Trees
Plant description:
A showy, evergreen tree with an attractive shape and shiny leaves. Panicles of tiny, ivory-coloured flowers are followed by red berries. A reasonably fast grower; suitable for large gardens. In cooler regions, it is an excellent semi-evergreen.
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Botanical Pronunciation: eck-ka-BER-gee-uh ka-PEN-sis
Ekebergia capensis requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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This tree has panicles of tiny, ivory-coloured flowers. 
This tree has shiny foliage.
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