TreeBook: Tree Species Indigenous to Southern Africa, indexed by Scientific name.
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Khaya anthotheca
Khaya anthotheca | Red mahogany | A fast growing, very large, evergreen tree | North East Pretoria
Gardening ideas
Suitable for planting in a very large garden or park as a fast growing, evergreen shade tree. It needs ample water and root space.
Khaya anthotheca
Red mahogany
Rooimahonie
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It is mildly sensitive ( min. temperature is -0.5C)
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It will grow in soil type:
well-drained, sandy
Very large: 30m high; 20m crown
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Mature size?
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Plant in container?
No
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It's leaf growth is
evergreen
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It's growth rate is
fast
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It's roots are
very aggressive
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It's drought tolerance?
Needs much water
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Sexes?
Male and female flower on same the tree
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Birds?
Unknown
None
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Screening value?
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Flowers?
inconspicuous
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Value to game?
no value