Dombeya burgessiae

Common names: Pink Wild Pear (E); IBunda (Z); Persdrolpeer (A);

Native to: Southern Africa

Shrub, Tree

Dombeya burgessiae

SEMI-DECIDUOUS

FULL SUN

SEMI-SHADE

SEMI FROST HARDY

MEDIUM WATER REQUIREMENTS

FAST GROWER

ATTRACTS INSECTS

FLOWER COLOUR:

AVERAGE SIZE:

4m x 4m

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

DESCRIPTION

A large bushy shrub or small tree which is semi-deciduous and bears large, soft, heart-shaped leaves and pendulous bunches of white to pale pink flowers with a distinctive red heart. The fruit is a small velvety capsule with tawny hairs.

LANDSCAPING USES

Can be used as a focal plant in a small garden. Also suitable for containers or an informal shrub border.

GARDEN THEMES

Bushveld, Forest, Woodland

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