Dias Cotinifolium ‘Pom-pom tree’

Dias cotinifolia (Pom-pom Tree)

A spectacular South African indigenous tree, prized for its unique fluffy pink flowers that resemble pom-poms.

Botanical name: Dias cotinifolia

Common name: Pom-pom Tree

Origin: Indigenous to South Africa

Size: 6–10 m high and 4–8 m wide

Growth rate: Moderate to fast

Sun: Full sun

Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established

Frost: Light frost tolerant; protect young trees from severe frost

Soil: Well-drained soil, adaptable to most soil types

Features

Masses of unusual pink pom-pom flowers appear in summer, often before or with the new leaves.

Fresh green foliage turns attractive yellow shades before dropping in winter.

Excellent shade tree with a rounded canopy.

Flowers attract bees and other pollinators.

Best uses

Feature tree in medium to large gardens

Indigenous and wildlife-friendly gardens

Avenue planting

Provides light summer shade

A truly eye-catching indigenous tree that rewards gardeners with one of the most distinctive floral displays of any South African tree.