Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Araliaceae

Genus:

Cussonia

Species:

Cussonia transvaalensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

800 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

cream, green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees, insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Cabbage tree exhibits resprouting ability from underground rootstock after fire damage, typical adaptation for South African grassland species.