This large shrub to small deciduous tree has reddish brown bark and slender arching branches that form an open crown. The divided leaves have oblong bright green leaflets and the red fragrant flowers appear in dense nodding clusters from summer to autumn.

Hardiness zones 9 to 12

Schotia brachypetalais naturally found from Mozambique to South Africa, Zimbabwe and Swaziland growing in dry scrubland or open woodlands.

It prefers a moderately fertile moist soil in a protected sunny position and is drought tender but mildly frost resistant.

The African Walnut is a large shrub that is grown for its flowers and is planted in parks and gardens as a specimen, or planted in shrub bordersfor screening. It is suitable for coastal or woodland regions tolerating poorer soils and establishing in 2 to 4 years. It is grown in perfume gardens and attracts birds.In warmer climates it may be semi-evergreen though will drop leaves during dry periods. ID 1766

Schotia(sho-TEE-ah) brachypetala (brak-he-PET-ah-la)

Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)