Name: Dais Cotinifolia "Pompon Tree" 100Liter
SKU: LON521
Price: 2259.0 ZAR
Availability: InStock

Dais Cotinifolia "Pompon Tree" 100Liter

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Product Details

Botanical Name: Dais cotinifolia
Common Names: Pompon Tree, Pom-Pom Tree

📌 Product Description

Dais cotinifolia, commonly known as the Pompon Tree, is a striking indigenous ornamental tree renowned for its masses of soft pink, pompom-like flower clusters that appear in summer. These fluffy blooms create a spectacular display, making the tree a standout feature in any garden.

The tree has an upright growth habit with glossy green foliage, providing year-round appeal. It is fast-growing and well-suited to a variety of garden settings, from residential landscapes to larger properties.

Pompon Tree is ideal for adding vibrant colour and a tropical feel to South African gardens.

📏 Size When Fully Grown

Height: 6 – 12 m
Spread: 4 – 8 m
Growth Habit: Medium to large evergreen to semi-deciduous tree
Growth Rate: Fast

🌱 Best Growing Conditions

Light: Full sun
Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil enriched with organic matter

Water:

• Water regularly during establishment
• Moderate water requirements once established
• Avoid prolonged waterlogging

Feeding: Apply compost or a balanced fertiliser in spring

Maintenance:

• Prune lightly to shape if required
• Protect young trees from frost
• Generally low maintenance once established

🌦️ Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)

Best Planting Time: Spring to summer
Active Growth: Spring to summer
Flowering Season: Summer
Climate Suitability: Best suited to warm, frost-free or mild frost regions of South Africa
Chill Requirement: Low

🌼 Additional Benefits

• Spectacular pink summer flowers
• Indigenous and ornamental
• Fast-growing
• Attracts pollinators
• Adds strong visual impact

🌿 Ideal Uses

✔ Feature tree
✔ Indigenous gardens
✔ Avenue planting
✔ Wildlife-friendly gardens
✔ Large landscapes

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