Plant Profile
Bolusanthus Speciosus
Common names: Tree Wisteria
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Tree
Up to 7 m
Deciduous
Indigenous
Full Sun
Average water
Well Drained Soil
Wind Resistant
Some Frost
The tree wisteria is certainly one of the most spectacular of our indigenous trees when in flower, mimicking the splendour of the jacaranda.
Bolusanthus speciosus is widespread in wooded grasslands in southern Africa, from Angola and Zambia down to KwaZulu-Natal.
It is an ideal tree to grace a medium to small garden, as it never grows too big. It can be grown in a container and looks spectacular on any sunny patio. The tree wisteria makes a beautiful street tree with its non-invasive root system.
Bolusanthus speciosus can withstand moderate frost, but will need protection for the first few years. It can also survive periods of drought.
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The tree is deciduous, dropping its leaves only for a short period in early spring. Leaves, which are spirally arranged, are suspended from drooping branches.
Animals including monkeys, gemsbok, giraffe and grey duiker eat the pods and leaves.
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Spring / Summer
Light Purple , Purple , Dark Purple , Lilac , Lavender , Purple Blue , Blue , Mauve
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- Flower morphology
The drooping, blue-mauve, fragrant, pea-like flowers hang from the branches in bunches, often covering the whole tree. Flowering time is from August to January (spring and early summer).
NOTES
Can also be used as striking bonsai.
Being a protected tree in South Africa, wild specimens may not be removed, cut down or damaged.
