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''Cunonia capensis'' (Butterspoon tree, Butterknife tree, African red alder, Red alder or Rooiels) is a small tree, found in the afromontane forests of Southern Africa, and along rivers. It is grown as an ornamental in gardens for its attractive glossy foliage and its clusters of tiny, scented, white flowers. ==Appearance== ''Cunonia capensis'' is a beautiful specimen tree, especially for Southern African gardens. Its foliage is glossy, with tints of red, and it produces sprays of dense, fragrant, cream flowers from February to May. The flowers are bisexual and attract butterflies and honey bees. The fine seeds appear in tiny two-horned capsules and are dispersed by birds and by the wind. The large stipules which enclose the growth tip are pressed together to form a spoon-like shape, giving the tree its common name of "Butterspoon Tree". This evergreen garden tree does not grow well in arid conditions, as it prefers a slightly more temperate climate, and needs a great deal of water in its first few years. It tolerates some frost and it is very fast-growing - provided it has sufficient water. In the open sun it typically reaches about 5 meters, but in forests it can grow up to 10 meters high. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Cunonia capensis」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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