Habitat:

It occurs in a wide range of altitude and habitats from north west province, Limpopo( formerly northern province),Gauteng ,Mpumalanga through to Swaziland and KwaZulu- natal, and down to about the Mbashe river mouth in eastern cape.

Flowering season:

The common coral tree blooms in early spring (from August to September) and it produces its flowers before its new leaves or just as the leaves begin to show.

Fruiting season:

Coral trees flower from July to October. It is suitable for temperate to subtropical climates (summer and winter rainfall regions). It is sensitive to cold and heavy frost.

Climatic conditions:

It grows in scrub forest, wooded kloofs, dry woodlands, dry savannah, koppie slopes and coastal dune bush and also in high rainfall areas.

Seed propagation:

Soak seeds overnight in warm (not hot) water. Sow seeds in spring and summer in well-drained, potting soil. Keep soil moist. Place in a warm but shaded area.

Parts used:

This tree is antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and analgesic. The bark is medicinal for toothache, to treat wounds, arthritis, earache and strips of the bark are used to tie bundles of herbs. Chiefs use the bark mixed with the root of the Cussonia as a purifying emetic.