Pittosporum viridiflorum – Cheesewood – Kasuur – Unfusamvu
Pittosporum viridiflorum gets its common name, ‘Cheesewood’, from its soft, white wood. This hardy evergreen… Pittosporum viridiflorum – Cheesewood – Kasuur – Unfusamvu
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Pavetta gardeniifolia – Christmas bride’s bush – Kersbruidbos
Pavetta gardeniifolia is a hardy indigenous shrub that grows well as a small feature tree.… Pavetta gardeniifolia – Christmas bride’s bush – Kersbruidbos
Dais cotinifolia – Pompon Tree – Kanabas ––Intozwane-emnyama
One of South Africa’s beautiful indigenous trees, Dais cotinifolia is an unforgettable sight from November… Dais cotinifolia – Pompon Tree – Kanabas ––Intozwane-emnyama
Searsia lancea – Black karee – Rooikaree – Mosilabele
The Black karee (Searsia lancea) is a tough, evergreen indigenous tree that is well suited… Searsia lancea – Black karee – Rooikaree – Mosilabele
Catha edulis – Bushman’s tea – Boesmansteel – Iqgwaka
Catha edulis is an attractive and somewhat controversial tree with both cultural and botanical significance. It is… Catha edulis – Bushman’s tea – Boesmansteel – Iqgwaka
Searsia pendulina – White karee – Witkaree – Mosilabele
Searsia pendulina, commonly known as the White karee, is a fast-growing, medium-sized tree popular for its elegant, willowy form.… Searsia pendulina – White karee – Witkaree – Mosilabele
Tree of the week -Kiggelaria africana – Wild peach – Wildeperske – Monepenepe
Kiggelaria africana naturally occurs along the South and East coast of South Africa where it is found… Tree of the week -Kiggelaria africana – Wild peach – Wildeperske – Monepenepe
Quercus robur – English oak
Historically, Quercus robur is one of the most well-known of all exotic species in South Africa. It… Quercus robur – English oak
Ficus sycomorus – Sycamore fig – Gewone trosvy – Muvhuyu-vhutwa
Indigenous to South Africa, Ficus sycomorus is found growing naturally in the Limpopo Province. This tree favours… Ficus sycomorus – Sycamore fig – Gewone trosvy – Muvhuyu-vhutwa
Vachellia xanthophloea – Fever tree – Koorsboom – Munzhelenga
Vachellia xanthophloea is one of the few trees whose bark can photosynthesize. It is a common feature in warm low-lying swampy areas, along the margins of lakes and… Vachellia xanthophloea – Fever tree – Koorsboom – Munzhelenga