Pompon Tree
Dais cotinifolia
Pincushion Tree, Kannabas, Speldekussing, Basboom (Afr.), Intozwane-Emnyama
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One of the most well-known indigenous trees of South Africa. The Pompon tree flowers around Christmas time and transforms into a spectacular sight of fragrant pink flowers.
ZA Distribution: Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga.
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Planning
Difficulty
Easy
Flowering time
Summer
Fruiting time
Autumn
Harvesting
Generally not harvested.
Propagation
Seed
Sow seed in spring or early summer in seed trays filled with a well-drained medium. Cover the seed lightly with fine milled bark or sand, place in a shady position and keep moist.
Special features
Attractive flowers
Attracts butterflies
Attracts birds
Drought resistant
Attracts useful insects
Special features
Origin
Africa, South Africa, Eastern Cape, Kwazulu Natal, Drakensberg, Mpumalanga, Gauteng
Natural climate
Temperate
Environment
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade, Partial Sun
Soil moisture
Moist
Soil type
Loam, Sand
Soil PH preference
Neutral, Acid
Frost hardiness
Tender
Uses
Fibre
The bark was used as thread or cord, it is said that the Pompon tree has the strongest fibre of any tree in KwaZulu-Natal.
Personality
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Flower colour
Pink
Scent
None
Problems
Generally problem free.
Credits
Dais cotinifolia
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