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Cunonia capensis , Butterspoon Tree

Cunonia capensis

Butterspoon Tree
Family: Cunoniaceae
Origin: South Africa
Small tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterRegular waterWhite, off-white flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsFragrant plant

It is a beautiful evergreen garden tree which attracts insects to its flowers. It does not grow well in very hot and dry conditions preferring a more temperate climate.




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