Albizia lophantha or the Cape Wattle is an erect, broad domed tree or large shrub with Jacaranda-like compound leaves that are dark green.
In spring this tree is full of yellow/green flower spikes that are made up of many fluffy stamens. These flowers are also perfumed and can be bird attracting.
This tree is fast growing, which makes it perfect for providing quick cover for shade, screen or windbreak.
It's also a good one for erosion control, even for dune stabilisation, because it is so hardy to neglect and can tolerate a wide variety of soils.
