Cabbage tree (Cussonia spicata)
Also known as: Lowveld cabbage tree
Cabbage tree is a large tree found throughout much of sub-Saharan Africa. It grows as much as 15 m tall, blooms with showy yellow flowers, and is a favorite food of African elephants.
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Attributes of Cabbage tree
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Height
15 m
Spread
4.5 m to 9 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
20 cm
Flower Color
Green
Images of Cabbage tree
Quickly Identify Cabbage tree
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Over 30 feet (9 meters) tall evergreen.
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Large, green, deeply divided clustered leaves.
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Robust, twisty stems with soft wooden texture.
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Small greenish-yellow flowers in compact spikes.
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Thrives in full sun to light shade, drought tolerant when mature.
Scientific Classification of Cabbage tree
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Apiales
Family
Ivy
Genus
Cussonia
Species
Cabbage tree
