Dais cotinifolia - Pompom tree, African button flower Seeds

Dais cotinifolia, commonly known as the Pompom tree, is a small, deciduous to semi-evergreen tree native to Southern Africa. It is highly valued for its striking and abundant floral display in the summer, which features a profusion of soft, pink, pompom-like flowerheads that transform the entire tree. With an attractive, rounded crown and a fast growth rate, it’s a popular choice for gardens and landscaping, and is well-suited for small spaces. The tree is also notable for its tough, fibrous bark, which is traditionally used for making rope.

Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Order: Malvales
Family: Thymelaeaceae
Genus: Dais
Species: D. cotinifolia