Dais cotinifolia is one of the signature spring flowering trees of the Midlands, transforming mistbelt forests with masses of soft pink pompon-like blossoms. Fast growing, frost hardy and drought tolerant once established, it is widely planted in gardens, streets and forest margins throughout the region. Traditionally, the bark was stripped for rope-making and is considered one of the strongest natural fibres among KwaZulu-Natal trees. Even after flowering, the decorative seed capsules remain attractive well into autumn.