Heteropyxis natalensis - Lavender Tree - Indigenous South African Tree - 10 Seeds Sweet Pepper

Heteropyxis natalensis - Lavender Tree - Indigenous South African Tree - 10 Seeds Sweet PepperThe family Heteropyxidaceae, or lavender tree family as it is commonly known, is a small family with only two species in southern Africa. The local genus, Heteropyxis, is characterized by alternate, entire, simple leaves with secretory cavities. These emit a pleasant smell when crushed. The flowers are small and inconspicuous. This is a medium to large deciduous tree that grows to about 10 metres high. It occurs naturally on the coastal and inland

the Caribbean

magenta flowers in Spring

Sturdy plants

A multitude of pink flowers in spring

dark green fruit has thick walls and little to no etching – great fresh and used for “poppers

amaranth has the potential to improve nutrition

like its Allium cousins

including the Little Karoo

large leaves and attractive greenish yellow pendulous flowers dominate this lovely specimen

with a fine flavour

White flowers tinged with pale pink and growing to 20cm

Likes the full sun and flowers in spring