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Dais cotinifolia
Pompom Tree
Notes

Uses: Spectacular flowering tree from South Africa with dense sprays of ball like flowers in Summer. It may not flower in its first seasons.
Does like well drained soil. Can tolerate some frost when mature.
Tree does have fire retardant properties. Contact your local fire authority for further information.

  • Canopy Shape canopy-round Round
  • Height 3-5m
  • Spread 4-5m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
  • Family Thymeliaceae
  • Botanical Name Dais cotinifolia
  • Common Name Pompom Tree
  • Origin South Africa
  • Habit Erect,Oval, Dense
  • Landscape Plains, Footslopes, Hills
  • Soil Texture Loam, Sand, Clay
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Light frost, Fire
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour Pink
  • Flowering Time Spring, Summer
  • Foliage Mid-green
  • Flower Type Clusters
  • Purpose Ornamental
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
  • Trunk Smooth
  • Form Small Tree (Up to 7m)