Cladostemon kirkii I Tonga-kerrie for sale I Tongakierie
Attributes of Tonga-kerrie trees
Tonga-kerrie is a unique tree with exceptionally beautiful flowers and fascinating fruit. It is deciduous with large, bright-green, trifoliolate leaves. Cladostemon kirkii has thickset roots with a disproportionally large root bole in relation to the size of the tree. It is recorded in literature to be a shrub or small tree.
Bee value of Cladostemon kirkii is not available.
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A few gardening ideas for Tonga-kerri
Cladostemon kirkii is a tree for the connoisseur. Plant it for its unique flowers and fruit. It tolerates low temperatures up to -2C. The species does not do well in a pot and should rather be planted in open ground, preferably in full sun. Allow at least 2 meter distance to any paving. Occasional pruning will stimulate branch forming, which in turn will lead to prolific flowering.
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Cladostemon kirkii flowers once per year in spring. If growing conditions are favorable it may flower in abundance. Is its flower not absolutely magnificent? The flower's style is located in the center of its filaments, and is clearly visible in the picture. If pollinated, the style grows into a large gourd.
Cladostemon kirkii fruit. It takes about 6 months for the gourd to develop to its full size (which is slightly smaller than a tennis ball). Notwithstanding it's size, the fruit is surprisingly lightweight. It contains many seeds, buried is a white, spongy pulp.
Tonga Kerrie trees are available in 50L only. Please contact Sandra for confirmation of their availability and price.
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Tonga kerrie (Tongakierie) trees in 50L bags for sale
Cladostemon kirkii (Tonga-kerrie)
in 50L for sale.
Recommended retail price-50L
Specifications:
Height 1.2m+
Trunk 20mm+
Diameter 0.6m+
R750
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Sci_name (E-name)
in 100L for sale.
Recommended retail price-100L
Specifications:
Height 1.8m+
Trunk 20mm+
Diameter 0.8m+
R1650
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