Pompon Tree

Pompon Tree

Dais cotinifolia, commonly known as the Pompon Tree or Kannabas, is a fast-growing, medium-sized South African indigenous tree prized for its attractive rounded crown, smooth grey-brown bark, and neat, deciduous foliage. Its elegant, manageable form makes it ideal for small to medium gardens, courtyards, and landscape plantings where a decorative feature tree is desired.

This tree produces abundant clusters of soft pink, pom-pom-like flowers in early to mid-summer, which are lightly fragrant and attract bees, butterflies, and birds. It is hardy once established, tolerating light frost, moderate drought, and urban conditions, while adding year-round interest even when not in bloom.

Versatile and appealing, Dais cotinifolia can serve as a specimen tree, feature planting, or part of a wildlife-friendly garden. Its striking floral display and graceful habit enhance the aesthetic and ecological value of gardens.

Plant Details

• Scientific Name: Dais cotinifolia
• Common Name: Pompon Tree, Kannabas
• Origin: Indigenous to South Africa
• Flower Colour: Soft pink
• Flowering Time: Early to mid-summer
• Height: ±4–6 m
• Spread: ±4–5 m
• Growth Habit: Deciduous, perennial

Care & Planting Tips

• Planting Position: Full sun to light shade; best flowering in full sun
• Water Requirements: Medium; drought tolerant once established
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Hardiness: Hardy; tolerates light frost
• Uses: Small to medium gardens, courtyards, feature tree, specimen planting, wildlife gardens

Available Sizes

• 20L