Cunonia capensis Family: Cunoniaceae Common Name(s): Grown by: David Feix, Berkeley This South African tree is somewhat new to California. It is worthy of cultivation as a specimen because of its elegant foliage, which is bronzy-red when young, and then matures to a glossy green. It has showy spikes of white flowers and can reach 30 feet or more. It is drought tolerant. Photo by Steve Morse