Catha edulis | Bushmans-tea trees for sale | Boesmanstee

Bushman’s tea tolerates mild frost and is somewhat drought resistant. It is a neat, compact, semi-deciduous tree.  Catha edulis has bright-green, leathery leaves. It is a medium/small sized tree with a non-aggressive root system. Plant a few Bushman’s tea trees in a group for a striking autumn color show. Consider to mix some Lavender trees (Heteropyxis natalensis) in between for contrast. Catha edulis is an undiscovered jewel.

Value to honeybees: Nectar, N0-1?;  Pollen, P0-1?;  Flowering months 1-12, (6-10)?.   (See  blog-post "The bee-value of South Africa's trees" for an explanation of codes)