Description

A large evergreen shrub or tree with a dense multi-stemmed habit and deep green glossy foliage; small clusters of greenish-white flowers in early summer followed by yellow-brown capsules with orange-red seeds; a shining landscape accent or screen

Landscape Attributes

Cape Cheesewood is a dense multi-stemmed evergreen tree with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.

Cape Cheesewood is recommended for the following landscape applications;

Planting & Growing

Cape Cheesewood will grow to be about 50 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 30 feet. It has a low canopy, and should not be planted underneath power lines. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 40 years or more.

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, and is able to handle environmental salt. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates. This species is not originally from North America.