Searsia gerrardii
Species of tree
| Searsia gerrardii | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Anacardiaceae |
| Genus: | Searsia |
| Species: | S. gerardii |
| Binomial name | |
| Searsia gerardii (Engl.) Moffett | |
| Synonyms[1][2] | |
| Rhus gerrardii (Engl.) Harv. ex Diels | |
Searsia gerrardii, the Drakensberg karee, is a deciduous, drought resistant tree, native to South Africa. It reaches a height of up to 5 metres. It is frost hardy and occurs naturally in mountain areas, often along riverbanks. The tree has a graceful drooping habit. It produces small yellowish flowers which, on female trees, turn into small fruits which are relished by birds. This tree makes a lovely shade tree for a small garden.
References
- "Rhus gerrardii". Our nursery at the garden. Archived from the original on 2011-09-04. Retrieved 2010-01-21.
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