Trichilia emetica (Natal mahogany)

Botanical name: Trichilia emetica
Common name(s): Natal mahogany
Categories: Trees

Plant description:

A medium-sized, spreading, dark green tree with glossy leaves. It makes an excellent shade tree, similar to T. dregeana. Both the nectar and seeds attract birds. Relatively fast growing.

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Trichilia emetica requirements and features

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Evergreen

Never Sheds All of Its Foliage.

Semi Deciduous

Sheds Part of Its Foliage During Winter/Autumn.

Deciduous

Sheds Its Leaves Annually

Full Sun

Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.

Half Sun

Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.

Shade

Prefers Low Light Levels.

Frost Hardy

Can Handle frost without damage.

Semi Frost Hardy

Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.

Frost Sensitive

Will Get Damaged and Possibly Killed During Periods of Frost.

High Watering

Requires Frequent Watering.

Moderate Watering

Requires Regular Watering.

Low Watering

Requires Little Water.

High Maintenance

Requires Regular Maintenance.

Moderate Maintenance

Requires moderate maintenance.

Low Maintenance

Requires little maintenance.

Pruning Required

Needs to be Pruned.

Indigenous

Originates in South Africa.

Non Indigenous

Exotic to South Africa.

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Plant Attributes
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Botanical name	Trichilia emetica
Plant Care	Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day. Frost Sensitive Frost Sensitive – Will Get Damaged and Possibly Killed During Periods of Frost. Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering. Low Maintenance Low Maintenance – Requires little maintenance. Indigenous Indigenous – Originates in South Africa.
Size	15 m * 10 m
Categories	Trees
Common name(s)	Natal mahogany
Origin	Southern Africa
Foliage	This is a dark green tree with glossy leaves.
Uses in landscape design	It makes an excellent shade tree.
Growth rate	Fast
Wildlife attractions	birds
Other languages	Rooiessenhout (A) Umkuhlu (Z) Mmaba (NS) Mutshikili (V)

This is a dark green tree with glossy leaves.

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Trichilia emetica (Natal mahogany)