Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Brabejum

Species:

Brabejum stellatifolium

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

700 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,dec

Bloom Colors:

cream, white

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from lignotuber after fire, typical of fynbos species. Benefits from periodic fire disturbance in natural habitat.