Description

A beautiful, extremely fast growing tree suitable for the domestic garden and as a landscape accent; huge clusters of purple-pink flowers in spring that are rich in nectar; attracts pollenators and birds

Landscape Attributes

Cape Virgilia is a deciduous tree with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.

Cape Virgilia is recommended for the following landscape applications;

Planting & Growing

Cape Virgilia will grow to be about 30 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 20 feet. It has a low canopy, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 15 years.

This tree does best in full sun to partial shade. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist growing conditions, but will not tolerate any standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This species is not originally from North America.