Atalaya alata | Lebombo Krantz-ash for sale | Lebombo-kransesseboom

Lebombo Krantz-ash (Lebombo-kransesseboom) is a medium/small, deciduous tree with a compact, up-right growth form when planted in full sun. It has dark green, compound leaves, provide patch shade. The species bears small but attractive white, bisexual flowers. Atalaya alata is fast growing with non invasive roots. Lebombo Krantz-ash is somewhat frost sensitive (temperature should not go below -0.5 degrees Celsius). It is fairly water wise.  

A few gardening ideas:

The growth form, growth rate and size of Atalaya alata makes it a good choice for screening. Although deciduous, it is without leaves for only short period. Lebombo Krantz-ash is an easy to grow, no-nonsense species.  We have no experience relating to planting this species in a large pot, but expect that it will not do well.

Value to honeybees: Unknown