Easily identified from the distance by its masses of violet blooms covering the tree. Thin, stiff branches with small elliptic leaves and covered with profuse blooms in summer. Flowers are frilled, scentless and usually pink. We offer a mixture of various shades. It is easily grown and can be pruned to size in the home.
Flowers are an inflorescence of small red buds.
Likes sun and warmth - may flower at 1' hgt. A Central American tree with many uses. Very fast growing to 65' with delicate mimosa type leaves. Easily grown indoors in full sun and may be pruned to desirable height. One of the finest South African flowering shrubs.