Tree Name:
Afrika Huilboom / African weeping wattle tree / Peltophorum africanum

Leaves
Deciduous
Origin
Indigenous
Growth
5m - 12m
Peltophorum africanum, also known as the African wattle or Rhodesian black wattle, is a medium-sized deciduous tree native to sub-Saharan Africa. It typically grows 5 to 12 meters tall and features a rounded crown with dark grey, fissured bark. The tree’s feathery, compound leaves are bright green, turning yellowish-brown in the dry season. In spring and summer, it produces striking yellow flower clusters that attract pollinators. The tree is drought-tolerant, thriving in well-drained soils and full sun. Valued for its timber, medicinal uses, and ability to improve soil fertility, it’s also an attractive ornamental and shade tree.