Virgilia divaricata (Pink Blossom Tree, Keurboom)

Virgilia divaricata is a small, evergreen tree with a sparse, usually spreading crown; it usually grows from 4-8m tall, occasionally reaching 16m in the wild. The main stem can be single or branched, in larger trees it can be clear of branches for 5-8m, and is up to 50cm in diameter. This is a fast growing tree suitable for semi-dry areas. Clusters of rosy mauve flowers cover the tree in spring.