Weeping Boerbean (Huilboerboon) #

Schotia brachypetala

A striking deciduous tree known for its canopy of vivid red flowers that appear in spring, often before the leaves.
These nectar-rich blooms attract a wide variety of birds and insects, making it a magnet for garden biodiversity.
Traditional uses include decoctions from the bark to ease coughs or treat eye ailments, and its tannin-rich parts were sometimes used in tanning leather.
It’s also drought-hardy once established and tolerates light frost.