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Calodendrum capense

Cape Chestnut

Small to medium evergreen tree with beautiful flowers borne from November to December. The smooth grey bark can also be a feature. Despite its common name, Cape chestnut is not closely related to either chestnuts (Castanea) or horse chestnuts (Aesculus), but is a member of the citrus family. It is not a typical citrus in appearance either, as it is a large tree with spectacular flowers and the fruit does not look like lemons, oranges or limes. But it does look spectacular when flowers cover the crown. While the image here shows a pink flowering Cape Chestnut tree, flowers will either be pink or white.

Mature Size 10 x 6m
Foliage Evergreen
Form Round
This is an attractive tree for parks, avenues and large gardens.
Prefers a sunny, open position in rich, moist, well-drained soil. Tolerates frost and some coastal exposure when established. Protect from frost when young. Apply mulch in spring to keep roots cool and moist. Keep moist in dry weather, but drier at other times. Tolerates pruning if necessary.
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Based in Melbourne, Australia, our trucks deliver into Melbourne and its greater metropolitan area, Monday to Friday only. We utilise green life freight companies to deliver beyond that point into country Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia and Queensland.


  • Our trucks deliver into Melbourne and its greater metropolitan area, Monday to Friday only. We utilise green life freight companies to deliver beyond that point into country Victoria.


    • Area bounded by St Kilda, Balwyn North, Ringwood, Woori Yallock, Pakenham, Cranbourne & Frankston. Delivery cost depends on number of trees and confirmation of your suburb: 1-10 $105+GST, 11-20 $210+GST, 21-30 $285+GST, 31-40 $350+GST, 41-50 $420+GST, Full Load $475+GST

    • Area bounded by Williamstown, Footscray, Tullamarine Fwy to Bell St Coburg, Preston, Northcote, Richmond, South Yarra & Middle Park. Delivery cost depends on number of trees and confirmation of your suburb: 1-10 $150+GST, 11-20 $210+GST, 21-30 $285+GST, 31-40 $350+GST, 41-50 $420+GST, Full Load $475+GST

    • North of Coburg bounded by Glenroy, Broadmeadows, Campbellfield, Epping, Diamond Creek, Warrandyte, Doncaster & Heidelberg. Delivery cost depends on number of trees and confirmation of your suburb: 1-10 $150+GST, 11-20 $210+GST, 21-30 $285+GST, 31-40 $350+GST, 41-50 $420+GST, Full Load $475+GST

    • Bounded by areas south of Frankston & Pakenham, Koo Wee Rup, Tyabb, Baxter & Mornington. Delivery cost depends on number of trees and confirmation of your suburb: 1-10 $150+GST, 11-20 $210+GST, 21-30 $285+GST, 31-40 $350+GST, 41-50 $420+GST, Full Load $475+GST

    • Area bounded by Werribee, Melton, Sunbury, Craigieburn, Roxburgh Park, Tullamarine Fwy, Pascoe Vale, Footscray & Altona. Delivery cost depends on number of trees and confirmation of your suburb: 1-10 $175+GST, 11-20 $240+GST, 21-30 $315+GST, 31-40 $390+GST, 41-50 $450+GST, Full Load $500+GST

    • All suburbs south of Mornington and Tyabb, including Hastings, Balnarring, Flinders, Mount Martha to Sorrento. Delivery cost depends on number of trees and confirmation of your suburb: 1-10 $175+GST, 11-20 $240+GST, 21-30 $315+GST, 31-40 $390+GST, 41-50 $450+GST, Full Load $500+GST

    • Area bounded by Werribee, Craigieburn, Healesville, Warragul & Lang Lang. Delivery cost depends on number of trees and confirmation of your suburb: 1-10 $210+GST, 11-20 $295+GST, 21-30 $350+GST, 31-40 $420+GST, 41-50 $480+GST, Full Load $525+GST

    • The city of Geelong and surrounding suburbs. Delivery cost depends on number of trees and confirmation of your suburb: 1-10 $210+GST, 11-20 $295+GST, 21-30 $350+GST, 31-40 $420+GST, 41-50 $480+GST, Full Load $525+GST

    • Areas beyond Geelong, Bacchus Marsh, Gisborne, Wallan, Kinglake, Healesville, Warragul & Lang Lang. From $175+GST depending on tree sizes, quantity required and your delivery destination. Please note: In all cases, we endeavour to arrange delivery direct to your physical address, but it will depend on the scope and ability of the third-party green life freighter transporting your order. Sometimes this process may require a more localised drop-off where trees will need to be collected.


  • We utilise green life freight companies to deliver from our site in Melbourne to New South Wales.


    • From $275+GST per pallet, depending on tree sizes, quantity required and your delivery destination. Please note: In all cases, we endeavour to arrange delivery direct to your physical address, but it will depend on the scope and ability of the third-party green life freighter transporting your order. Sometimes this process may require a more localised drop-off where trees will need to be collected.

    • From $350+GST per pallet, depending on tree sizes, quantity required and your delivery destination. Please note: In all cases, we endeavour to arrange delivery direct to your physical address, but it will depend on the scope and ability of the third-party green life freighter transporting your order. Sometimes this process may require a more localised drop-off where trees will need to be collected.

    • From $320+GST per pallet, depending on tree sizes, quantity required and your delivery destination. Please note: In all cases, we endeavour to arrange delivery direct to your physical address, but it will depend on the scope and ability of the third-party green life freighter transporting your order. Sometimes this process may require a more localised drop-off where trees will need to be collected.

    • From $250+GST per pallet, depending on tree sizes, quantity required and your delivery destination. Please note: In all cases, we endeavour to arrange delivery direct to your physical address, but it will depend on the scope and ability of the third-party green life freighter transporting your order. Sometimes this process may require a more localised drop-off where trees will need to be collected.


  • We utilise green life freight companies to deliver from our site in Melbourne to Queensland.


    • From $410+GST per pallet, depending on tree sizes, quantity required and your delivery destination. Please note: In all cases, we endeavour to arrange delivery direct to your physical address, but it will depend on the scope and ability of the third-party green life freighter transporting your order. Sometimes this process may require a more localised drop-off where trees will need to be collected.

    • From $520+GST per pallet, depending on tree sizes, quantity required and your delivery destination. Please note: In all cases, we endeavour to arrange delivery direct to your physical address, but it will depend on the scope and ability of the third-party green life freighter transporting your order. Sometimes this process may require a more localised drop-off where trees will need to be collected.

    • From $450+GST per pallet, depending on tree sizes, quantity required and your delivery destination. Please note: In all cases, we endeavour to arrange delivery direct to your physical address, but it will depend on the scope and ability of the third-party green life freighter transporting your order. Sometimes this process may require a more localised drop-off where trees will need to be collected.


  • We utilise green life freight companies to deliver from our site in Melbourne to South Australia. We have certification ICA42 for the treatment of Myrtaceae stock delivered into South Australia.


    • From $310+GST per pallet, depending on tree sizes, quantity required and your delivery destination. Please note: In all cases, we endeavour to arrange delivery direct to your physical address, but it will depend on the scope and ability of the third-party green life freighter transporting your order. Sometimes this process may require a more localised drop-off where trees will need to be collected.

    • From $400+GST per pallet, depending on tree sizes, quantity required and your delivery destination. Please note: In all cases, we endeavour to arrange delivery direct to your physical address, but it will depend on the scope and ability of the third-party green life freighter transporting your order. Sometimes this process may require a more localised drop-off where trees will need to be collected.


  • We utilise green life freight companies to deliver from our site in Melbourne to Canberra.


    • From $250+GST per pallet, depending on tree sizes, quantity required and your delivery destination. Please note: In all cases, we endeavour to arrange delivery direct to your physical address, but it will depend on the scope and ability of the third-party green life freighter transporting your order. Sometimes this process may require a more localised drop-off where trees will need to be collected.


  • Due to quarantine restrictions we are unable to deliver into Tasmania.


  • Due to quarantine restrictions we are unable to deliver into the Northern Territory.


  • Due to quarantine restrictions we are unable to deliver into Western Australia.
Common Name Cape Chestnut
Foliage Evergreen 317
Form Round 183
Mature Size 10 x 6m
Family Rutaceae 13
Genus Calodendrum 2
Species Capense 2
Uses
This is an attractive tree for parks, avenues and large gardens.
Position & Soil
Prefers a sunny, open position in rich, moist, well-drained soil. Tolerates frost and some coastal exposure when established. Protect from frost when young. Apply mulch in spring to keep roots cool and moist. Keep moist in dry weather, but drier at other times. Tolerates pruning if necessary.
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The most reliable, time and cost effective way to purchase quality material to your specification. Better efficiencies with material grown to precise requirements, delivered on-time and to budget. Learn more…
Delivery Fees
Based in Melbourne, Australia, our trucks deliver into Melbourne and its greater metropolitan area, Monday to Friday only. We utilise green life freight companies to deliver beyond that point into country Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia and Queensland.


  • Our trucks deliver into Melbourne and its greater metropolitan area, Monday to Friday only. We utilise green life freight companies to deliver beyond that point into country Victoria.


    • Area bounded by St Kilda, Balwyn North, Ringwood, Woori Yallock, Pakenham, Cranbourne & Frankston. Delivery cost depends on number of trees and confirmation of your suburb: 1-10 $105+GST, 11-20 $210+GST, 21-30 $285+GST, 31-40 $350+GST, 41-50 $420+GST, Full Load $475+GST

    • Area bounded by Williamstown, Footscray, Tullamarine Fwy to Bell St Coburg, Preston, Northcote, Richmond, South Yarra & Middle Park. Delivery cost depends on number of trees and confirmation of your suburb: 1-10 $150+GST, 11-20 $210+GST, 21-30 $285+GST, 31-40 $350+GST, 41-50 $420+GST, Full Load $475+GST

    • North of Coburg bounded by Glenroy, Broadmeadows, Campbellfield, Epping, Diamond Creek, Warrandyte, Doncaster & Heidelberg. Delivery cost depends on number of trees and confirmation of your suburb: 1-10 $150+GST, 11-20 $210+GST, 21-30 $285+GST, 31-40 $350+GST, 41-50 $420+GST, Full Load $475+GST

    • Bounded by areas south of Frankston & Pakenham, Koo Wee Rup, Tyabb, Baxter & Mornington. Delivery cost depends on number of trees and confirmation of your suburb: 1-10 $150+GST, 11-20 $210+GST, 21-30 $285+GST, 31-40 $350+GST, 41-50 $420+GST, Full Load $475+GST

    • Area bounded by Werribee, Melton, Sunbury, Craigieburn, Roxburgh Park, Tullamarine Fwy, Pascoe Vale, Footscray & Altona. Delivery cost depends on number of trees and confirmation of your suburb: 1-10 $175+GST, 11-20 $240+GST, 21-30 $315+GST, 31-40 $390+GST, 41-50 $450+GST, Full Load $500+GST

    • All suburbs south of Mornington and Tyabb, including Hastings, Balnarring, Flinders, Mount Martha to Sorrento. Delivery cost depends on number of trees and confirmation of your suburb: 1-10 $175+GST, 11-20 $240+GST, 21-30 $315+GST, 31-40 $390+GST, 41-50 $450+GST, Full Load $500+GST

    • Area bounded by Werribee, Craigieburn, Healesville, Warragul & Lang Lang. Delivery cost depends on number of trees and confirmation of your suburb: 1-10 $210+GST, 11-20 $295+GST, 21-30 $350+GST, 31-40 $420+GST, 41-50 $480+GST, Full Load $525+GST

    • The city of Geelong and surrounding suburbs. Delivery cost depends on number of trees and confirmation of your suburb: 1-10 $210+GST, 11-20 $295+GST, 21-30 $350+GST, 31-40 $420+GST, 41-50 $480+GST, Full Load $525+GST

    • Areas beyond Geelong, Bacchus Marsh, Gisborne, Wallan, Kinglake, Healesville, Warragul & Lang Lang. From $175+GST depending on tree sizes, quantity required and your delivery destination. Please note: In all cases, we endeavour to arrange delivery direct to your physical address, but it will depend on the scope and ability of the third-party green life freighter transporting your order. Sometimes this process may require a more localised drop-off where trees will need to be collected.


  • We utilise green life freight companies to deliver from our site in Melbourne to New South Wales.


    • From $275+GST per pallet, depending on tree sizes, quantity required and your delivery destination. Please note: In all cases, we endeavour to arrange delivery direct to your physical address, but it will depend on the scope and ability of the third-party green life freighter transporting your order. Sometimes this process may require a more localised drop-off where trees will need to be collected.

    • From $350+GST per pallet, depending on tree sizes, quantity required and your delivery destination. Please note: In all cases, we endeavour to arrange delivery direct to your physical address, but it will depend on the scope and ability of the third-party green life freighter transporting your order. Sometimes this process may require a more localised drop-off where trees will need to be collected.

    • From $320+GST per pallet, depending on tree sizes, quantity required and your delivery destination. Please note: In all cases, we endeavour to arrange delivery direct to your physical address, but it will depend on the scope and ability of the third-party green life freighter transporting your order. Sometimes this process may require a more localised drop-off where trees will need to be collected.

    • From $250+GST per pallet, depending on tree sizes, quantity required and your delivery destination. Please note: In all cases, we endeavour to arrange delivery direct to your physical address, but it will depend on the scope and ability of the third-party green life freighter transporting your order. Sometimes this process may require a more localised drop-off where trees will need to be collected.


  • We utilise green life freight companies to deliver from our site in Melbourne to Queensland.


    • From $410+GST per pallet, depending on tree sizes, quantity required and your delivery destination. Please note: In all cases, we endeavour to arrange delivery direct to your physical address, but it will depend on the scope and ability of the third-party green life freighter transporting your order. Sometimes this process may require a more localised drop-off where trees will need to be collected.

    • From $520+GST per pallet, depending on tree sizes, quantity required and your delivery destination. Please note: In all cases, we endeavour to arrange delivery direct to your physical address, but it will depend on the scope and ability of the third-party green life freighter transporting your order. Sometimes this process may require a more localised drop-off where trees will need to be collected.

    • From $450+GST per pallet, depending on tree sizes, quantity required and your delivery destination. Please note: In all cases, we endeavour to arrange delivery direct to your physical address, but it will depend on the scope and ability of the third-party green life freighter transporting your order. Sometimes this process may require a more localised drop-off where trees will need to be collected.


  • We utilise green life freight companies to deliver from our site in Melbourne to South Australia. We have certification ICA42 for the treatment of Myrtaceae stock delivered into South Australia.


    • From $310+GST per pallet, depending on tree sizes, quantity required and your delivery destination. Please note: In all cases, we endeavour to arrange delivery direct to your physical address, but it will depend on the scope and ability of the third-party green life freighter transporting your order. Sometimes this process may require a more localised drop-off where trees will need to be collected.

    • From $400+GST per pallet, depending on tree sizes, quantity required and your delivery destination. Please note: In all cases, we endeavour to arrange delivery direct to your physical address, but it will depend on the scope and ability of the third-party green life freighter transporting your order. Sometimes this process may require a more localised drop-off where trees will need to be collected.


  • We utilise green life freight companies to deliver from our site in Melbourne to Canberra.


    • From $250+GST per pallet, depending on tree sizes, quantity required and your delivery destination. Please note: In all cases, we endeavour to arrange delivery direct to your physical address, but it will depend on the scope and ability of the third-party green life freighter transporting your order. Sometimes this process may require a more localised drop-off where trees will need to be collected.


  • Due to quarantine restrictions we are unable to deliver into Tasmania.


  • Due to quarantine restrictions we are unable to deliver into the Northern Territory.


  • Due to quarantine restrictions we are unable to deliver into Western Australia.
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