AVERAGE SIZE (H) x (W): 7m x 6m
FLOWERING TIME: J F M A M J J A S O N D
FRUITING TIME: J F M A M J J A S O N D
A beautiful deciduous shrub or small tree which bears a distinctive reddish-brown bark which is smooth and peels off in paper-like flakes. The leaves are alternate, compound, glossy light green, becoming yellow to red in autumn. The strong-smelling flowers are small, greenish-yellow in dense round heads or compound umbels
GARDEN THEMES:Bushveld, forest, rockery, woodland
LANDSCAPING USES:
An attractive tree suitable for small gardens. It can be grouped to form a focal point or added to a rockery.
Hi Debra
Thanks for visiting Plantbook.
Your tree is under some sort of stress. Could it be possible that one side is exposed to excessive wind, heat or chemical sprays?
I once witnessed a similar pattern and discovered that the neighbour had made a fire close by and the rising heat singed all the leaves on one side of the tree. Thankfully the tree recovered from this.
Investigate all possibilities around your tree to determine the cause and hopefully it will recover.
Flourish!
Glenice
Please help. My parsley tree in hartbeespoort planted 5 years ago, clay soil, has started dying on one side. Leaves drying and falling on west side of tree. No trunk damage is visible.
Hi Conrad
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I can’t recall seeing Heteromorpha arborescens growing in a pot. But, it may be worthwhile for you to try. Most plants grow better in open ground as they have space to root widely and can access nutrients and water without restriction.
All the best.
Flourish!
Glenice
Hello. Does this tree thrive in a large pot? Or is it unsuitable?
Hi Charmaine
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Yes, they will grow in George. Try to source them from your nearest nursery so that they will adapt better to your local conditions.
Flourish!
Glenice
I would like to plant a few trees in my garden in George, Western Cape. Would they grow well here?
Hi Anthony
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It may be in the Sappi tree books under the old name – Heteromorpha trifoliata.
Flourish!
Glenice
why is this tree not in the sappi treebooks of the low veld and high veld
Hi Esna
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Start your search in your local nursery and if they don’t have any in stock, they should be able to direct you to a supplier who can assist.
Flourish!
Glenice
where can i buy them?
Hi Christina
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The root system of Heteromorpha arborescens is not aggressive, so it is safe to use in a small garden.
It is quite tricky to include information on roots as it varies quite drastically depending on the soil, position and garden maintenance. Thanks, however for the point and we will see how we can incorporate an indication of root systems in our descriptions.
Flourish!
Glenice
What about the root system? Invasive, non- aggressive or what? It is a a pity that none of your tree information Include the nature of the roots which is as important in the small garden.
Hi Russell
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The crushed leaves smell like Parsley and the tree is of the same family as parsley (carrots and celery are also in this family), but, as far as I know, the tree has no culinary value. Traditionally, though, parts of the plant are used for a range of ailments such as headaches, intestinal problems and mental disorders.
Flourish!
Glenice
Does the Parsley tree have any culinary or medicinal uses as normal parsley?