Vepris lanceolata | White-ironwood for sale | Witysterhout

White-ironwood can only withstand light frost. It is medium drought tolerant and evergreen, with a medium growth rate. At first glance Vepris lanceolata looks much like the Karee tree.  The leaf canopy of White-ironwood is light green and remains so throughout the year. (In contrast with the Karee where the leaf canopy is less attractive just before it renews in November/December) Vepris lanceolata has a medium aggressive root system. The tree does well in a container and responds to pruning. Consider this planting alternative if you have a very small garden.

Value to honeybees: Nectar, N2?;  Pollen, P1?;   Flowering months 11-2.   (See  blog-post "The bee-value of South Africa's trees" for an explanation of codes)