Schotia afra, Karoo Boer-bean

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Schotia afra
Family: Caesalpinioideae / Caesalpiniaceae
Karoo Boer-bean
Origin: South Africa
Can be used for bonsai

subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

The tree is small in stature, evergreen, with rigid branches and has a gnarled trunk. The flowers are numerous, bright red to pink in color and are borne in small clusters. They are distributed throughout the tree.

Schotia afra can be pruned to shape and can be grown as a bonsai specimen.

The seeds are edible either green, or mature. They can be used as a meal if roasted and ground.

6 months old seedling

Schotia afra seeds

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			2976 Schotia afra - Karoo Boer-bean The tree is small in stature, evergreen, with rigid branches and has a gnarled trunk. The flowers are numerous, bright red to pink in color and are borne in small clusters. Schotia afra can be pruned to shape and can be grown as a bonsai specimen.The seeds are edible either green, or mature. They can be used as a meal if roasted and ground.	1 gal pot	BACKORDER - add to wish list

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