{"product_id":"caesalpinia-ferrea-leopard-tree-20l","title":"Caesalpinia ferrea (Leopard tree) Various","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou’ll find the delicate Leopard Tree already showing lots of character as it stands with its pale, upright trunk in a 20-litre nursery bag. The rust-brown new leaves at the growth points of its many branches, and the mid-green, compound oval leaves further along the branches are attractive and delicate and it is plain to see that this tree is not going to provide deep shade. (This also means that you won’t need to go searching for deep shade plants that battle to grow amongst tree roots.) The smooth bark exfoliates easily but incompletely, often leaving large dark brown patches against a light background – the reason for the common name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf you are in a nursery somewhere in Johannesburg or Cape Town, they might say that this is a slender tree with an unusual trunk, and that it is ideal for small gardens. This is because in moderate climates that experience light frost or dry summer climates, the leopard tree is not a giant – Mother Nature stunts its growth. But be warned, if you plant it in Durban or the Lowveld, (its natural habitat is similar to our humid subtropics) the leopard tree grows to 15 m tall with an aggressive root system that mirrors the size of the tree above the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCaesalpinia Ferrea, or the Leopard Tree\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eshould rather not be planted close to structures, underground cables, drains and water pipes. But if you have lost your heart to the exotic tree, do plant one or more in your garden, or even in large pots in your courtyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen Do They Bloom?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTiny, golden yellow, bell-shaped flowers appear in spring, followed by dark seed pods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMost Suitable Climate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eModerate and subtropical regions are its favourite. It is frost-sensitive and doesn’t like windy conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat They Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efull sun or light shade. A few planted together make a pretty mini-forest in an expansive lawn, or with ground covers planted between them.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewell-drained sandy soil.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: regular watering for saplings, less water for mature trees. Medium water consumption.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecompost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn A Nutshell\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e* Slender deciduous tree providing light summer shade.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e* Attractive, colourful trunk.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e* Lovely in a mini-forest.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e* Ideal tree for a tropical-style garden\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardenvale","offers":[{"title":"20L","offer_id":47085555810553,"sku":"LEOP54","price":600.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false},{"title":"10L","offer_id":47085555843321,"sku":"LEOP55","price":250.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0403\/1682\/9851\/products\/casalpinia_ferrea__leopard_Tree___20L-removebg-preview_c9b9d0fe-a279-4401-a799-c09201e31341.png?v=1676619853","url":"https:\/\/www.gardenvale.co.za\/products\/caesalpinia-ferrea-leopard-tree-20l","provider":"Gardenvale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}