Cunonia capensis (Butterspoon Tree)

Cunonia capensis is an evergreen tree native to South Africa, produces bronze-red new foliage that matures into a beautiful glossy, dark-green. It bears large, fragrant, white panicles of flowers resembling candles throughout the summer. An ideal choice for smaller gardens and can be grown in large pots since it does not have an invasive root system. However, it does not like windy conditions or hot and dry weather. Prefers a temperate climate that mimics the sheltered forest environment where it occurs naturally.