Heteropyxis natalensis - Lavender Tree - Indigenous South African Tree - 10 Seeds Melon mauve pea-like flowers in Spring

mauve pea-like flowers in Spring

With a spray of long tubed elegant pale pink to yellow flowers in early summer Confusa is best planted in autumn

Plant produces high yields of dark reddish-black beefsteak tomatoes

dark green in colour

Heteropyxis natalensis - Lavender Tree - Indigenous South African Tree - 10 Seeds Melon mauve pea-like flowers in SpringThe family Heteropyxidaceae, or lavender tree family as it is commonly known, is a small family with only two species in southern Africa. The local genus, Heteropyxis, is characterized by alternate, entire, simple leaves with secretory cavities. These emit a pleasant smell when crushed. The flowers are small and inconspicuous. This is a medium to large deciduous tree that grows to about 10 metres high. It occurs naturally on the coastal and inland