Calodendrum — 1 species

Cultivation

Cape chestnut is a plant of the tropics and sub tropics, succeeding at altitudes from sea level to 2,200 metres. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 20 - 30°c, but can tolerate 15 - 45°c. Plants are able to withstand considerable frost, tolerating temperatures as low as -5°c.