TreeBook: Tree Species Indigenous to Southern Africa, indexed by Scientific name.
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Brachylaena discolor
Coast silver oak tree | Probably pruned to achieve this shape | Mosselbay
Gardening ideas
Suitable for planting in large and very large gardens only. Ideal as a screen up to 5m, or as a wind break.
Brachylaena discolor
Coast silver oak
Kusvaalbos
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It is hardy -survives a min. temperature of -2C
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It will grow in soil type:
well-drained, sandy
Medium: 10m high; 6m crown
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Mature size?
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Plant in container?
No
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It's leaf growth is
evergreen
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It's growth rate is
fast
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It's roots are
aggressive
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It's drought tolerance?
Needs modest water
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Sexes?
Separate male and female trees
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Birds?
None
up to 10m
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Screening value?
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Flowers?
flowers in profusion
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Value to game?
no value