Cunonia capensis
Butterknife Tree






New foliage emerges bronze-red and matures to a beautiful glossy, dark-green. Large, fragrant, white panicles of flowers resembling candles are borne through summer. Ideal for the smaller garden. Does not like windy conditions or hot and dry weather. Prefers a more temperate climate that mimics the sheltered forest environment where it occurs naturally. Does not have an invasive root system and can be grown in large pots.
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Taxonomy and Etymology
Genus: Cunonia
Species: Cunonia capensis
Common Name: Butterknife Tree
Description and Features
Description: New foliage emerges bronze-red and matures to a beautiful glossy, dark-green. Large, fragrant, white panicles of flowers resembling candles are borne through summer. Ideal for the smaller garden. Does not like windy conditions or hot and dry weather. Prefers a more temperate climate that mimics the sheltered forest environment where it occurs naturally. Does not have an invasive root system and can be grown in large pots.
Height: 4m
Width: 3m
Uses: Attracts bees
Sun and Shade: Full sun, Part shade
Winter Foliage: Evergreen
Origin: Exotic
Foliage:
Summer: Green
Autumn: Green
Winter: Green
Spring: Red
Flowers:
Summer: White
Autumn: None
Winter: None
Spring: None