| Botanical name | Schotia afra |
|---|---|
| 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. 
Low Maintenance
Low Maintenance – Requires little maintenance. 
Indigenous
Indigenous – Originates in South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | September October November In spring, it bears large, dense, clusters of showy red flowers that attract birds. |
| Common name(s) | Karoo boer-bean |
| Origin | |
| Uses in landscape design | This evergreen tree ideal for arid regions. |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Wildlife attractions | birds |
| Other languages | Karooboerboon (A) Umqongci (X) |
Schotia afra (Karoo boer-bean)
- Botanical name: Schotia afra
- Common name(s): Karoo boer-bean
- Categories: Trees
Plant description:
A small, shrubby, evergreen tree ideal for arid regions. In spring, it bears large, dense, clusters of showy red flowers that attract birds. It is very decorative, but rather slow growing.
Family: –
Synonym: –
Botanical Pronunciation: SHOT-ee-uh AF-ruh
Schotia afra requirements and features
Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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September October November In spring, it bears large, dense, clusters of showy red flowers that attract birds. 
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