Schotia Brachypetala Weeping Boer Bean "Huiboerboon" 40Liter

Botanical Name: Schotia brachypetala

Common Names: Weeping Boer-bean, Huilboerboon, Boerbean Tree

📌 Product Description

Schotia brachypetala, commonly known as the Weeping Boer-bean or Huilboerboom, is a magnificent indigenous tree renowned for its spectacular deep red flowers that drip with nectar. During flowering, the tree appears to “weep,” attracting birds, insects, and wildlife, hence its Afrikaans name.

This semi-deciduous tree develops a dense, rounded canopy with glossy green foliage, providing excellent shade. The striking flowers appear mainly in late winter to spring, creating a bold seasonal display when many other trees are not in bloom.

Highly valued in South African landscapes, the Weeping Boer-bean is ideal for large gardens, estates, and indigenous planting schemes.

📏 Size When Fully Grown

Height: 6 – 12 m
Spread: 5 – 10 m
Growth Habit: Medium to large spreading semi-deciduous tree
Growth Rate: Moderate

🌱 Best Growing Conditions

Light: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-draining soil; adaptable to sandy or loamy soils
Water:

• Water regularly during establishment
• Moderately drought tolerant once established
• Avoid prolonged waterlogging

Feeding: Apply compost in spring if required.

Maintenance:

• Very low maintenance
• Prune lightly to shape if needed
• May shed some leaves before flowering

🌦️ Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)

Best Planting Time: Spring to early summer
Active Growth: Spring and summer
Flowering Season: Late winter to spring
Climate Suitability: Suitable for most South African regions, especially warm and frost-free areas
Frost Tolerance: Tolerates light frost when established

🌼 Additional Benefits

• Indigenous South African tree
• Spectacular red nectar-rich flowers
• Attracts birds, bees, and wildlife
• Provides excellent shade
• Low maintenance

🌿 Ideal Uses

✔ Shade tree
✔ Indigenous gardens
✔ Wildlife-friendly planting
✔ Feature landscape tree
✔ Parks and large gardens