Cordia sebestena

Description

Cordia sebestena is dense, rounded, evergreen native tree grows slowly to a height of 25 feet with an equal spread and can develop a trunk 12 inches thick. The large, seven-inch-long, stiff, dark green leaves are rough and hairy, feeling much like sandpaper. Appearing throughout the year, but especially in spring and summer, are dark orange, two-inch-wide flowers which appear in clusters at branch tips. The splendid flowers are followed by one to two-inch-long, pearshaped fruits, which have a pleasant fragrance but are not particularly tasty.

Max Height: 6-8m

Spread: 5-6m

Common Name: Orange Geiger Tree, Geranium Tree, Anaconda, Scarlet Cordia

Flower Colour: Orange

Drought Tolerance: Medium

Sun Tolerance: High

Wind Tolerance: Medium

Water Requirement: Low

Pest Tolerance: High

Growth Rate: Fast