Braamfontein Spruit Ecological Corridor

Mountain Karree

Searsia leptodictya

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Description - from Wikipedia

Searsia leptodictya is known as mountain karee in English, bergkaree in Afrikaans, and mohlwehlwe in Sotho. An evergreen tree reaching a height of 5 metres and a similar spread, it is drought resistant but only semi frost hardy. It is an attractive small tree with a rounded crown and a pleasing weeping effect. It can be planted in full sun or in partial shade. The tree bears small white flowers, which on female trees turn into bunches of small berry type fruit, which attract birds who feed on the berries. The tree is an attractive tree for a small garden. The berries can be brewed into a beer.

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External links
"Searsia leptodictya". PlantZAfrica.com. Retrieved 2010-01-29.
"Rhus leptodictya". Plant of the week: University of Oklahoma, Department of Botany & Microbiology. Archived from the original on 2005-12-15. Retrieved 2010-01-29.
"Mountain Karee". Gardening Eden. Retrieved 2010-01-29.
Media related to Searsia leptodictya at Wikimedia Commons

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Species Characteristics

Wildlife supported

Birds Birds

Tolerances & suitability

Drought-resistant Drought-resistant
Good garden plant Good garden plant

Growth features

Easy to grow Easy to grow

Social features

Attractive Attractive
Edible Edible

Aspect

Sun Sun

Plant types

Shrub Shrub
Tree Tree

Spatial classification

Flowering Period
  • Green
  • Yellow
Dec

Nursery availability

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