Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cunoniaceae

Genus:

Cunonia

Species:

Cunonia capensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

1500 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously from the base after fire, a common adaptation in fynbos vegetation. Fire stimulates flowering and regeneration.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from cold stratification and should be sown on the surface as they require light for germination. Fresh seed germinates best.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI