Celtis africana

White Stinkwood (English), Witstinkhout (Afrikaans), Umvumvu (Zulu), Motsere (Sotho)

Description

Medium-sized deciduous tree with smooth bark and dense, pale green foliage.

Found in forest edges, riverine areas across South Africa.

Distribution

Landscaping: A very hardy plant that can add height to a garden. Use as a barrier (dense branching makes it hard to get through), as a form plant with interesting branching patterns or as part of a bushclump planting.

Uses

Wildlife

Nectar and pollen rich flowers: Nectar and pollen rich flowers attract a host of butterflies, bees and other pollinating insects. These in turn attract many insectivorous birds

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