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Catha edulis | Bushman's tea trees for sale | Boesmanstee

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Alternative English names:

Bushmans-tea

Alternative Afrikaans names:

Attributes of Bushman's tea trees

Bushman’s tea tolerates mild frost and is somewhat drought resistant. It is a neat, compact, semi-deciduous tree. Catha edulis has bright-green, leathery leaves. It is a medium/small sized tree with a non-aggressive root system. The leaves of Bushman’s tea is reported to have a narcotic effect (Khat), but the potency of wild forms is known to be low (when compared to cultivated specimens available North African and Arabian countries).

Value to honeybees: Nectar, N0-1?; Pollen, P0-1?; Flowering months 1-12, (6-10)?. (See blog-post "The bee-value of South Africa's trees" for an explanation of codes)

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A few gardening ideas for Catha edulis

Plant a few Bushman’s tea trees in a group for a striking autumn color show. Consider to mix some Lavender trees (Heteropyxis natalensis) in between for contrast. The species is also a good screening solution. Catha edulis is an undiscovered jewel.

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Busmans-tea trees are available in 50L bags.  Please contact Sandra for confirmation of their availability and price.

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Bushman's tea (Boesmanstee) trees in 50L bags for sale

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Catha edulis | Busman's-tea tree | Boesmanstee boom | trees for sale in 50L bags | Treeshop

"Bushman's tea (Boesmanstee) trees
in 50L for sale. 
Recommended retail price-50L 
Specifications:
Height 1.2m+
Trunk 10mm+
Diameter 1m+​"

R650

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