The Wild olive is regarded as a small fruited subspecies of the commercial olive. Wind-, drought- and frost–resistant, this evergreen tree can be found in almost every region of South Africa. Although a slow grower, the Wild olive can reach a height of 8 to 9 m. The tree has a dense, spreading crown of [...]
The evergreen to semi-deciduous Berchemia zeyheri is indigenous to South Africa and occurs naturally in the north-eastern provinces of South Africa. A neatly shaped tree, the Red Ivory can grow to a height of 6 to 15 m. The foliage is an attractive grey-green colour and the leaves have distinct herringbone veining. The bark of [...]
Faidherbia albida is a truly multi-purpose tree in the African landscape. Native to the southern and eastern parts of Africa, the Ana tree is used ornamentally, for shade or shelter, fodder for animals or to improve soil quality in a wide range of habitats. The fast growing tree is deciduous and can reach a height [...]
Native to Europe, Chamaerops humilis grows best in Mediterranean climates where winters are cool and summers hot and dry. Tough and undemanding, this palm grows to a height of 3 m and has large, fan-shaped fronds which are usually split at the ends. Known as a very variable species, the Mediterranean Fan Palm can range [...]
