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
Sun Trees
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
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
Canthium inerme – Turkey berry – Bokdrol – Umnyushulube
Canthium inerme is a beautiful tree or shrub belonging to the Rubiaceae family. Because of its ability to adapt in a wide range of habitats this tree exhibits variability in terms of growth form and size. In forest conditions,… Canthium inerme – Turkey berry – Bokdrol – Umnyushulube
Olea europaea subsp africana – Wild olive – Olienhout – Mohlware
Olea africana is a small, neat evergreen tree characterized by a dense spreading crown of shiny grey-green to… Olea europaea subsp africana – Wild olive – Olienhout – Mohlware
Dichrostachys cinerea – Sickle bush – Sekelbos – uGagane
thorny shrub or small tree widely distributed in the seasonally dry tropics of Africa, Dichrostachys cinerea naturally occurs in the central and northern parts of the country. This semi-deciduous to… Dichrostachys cinerea – Sickle bush – Sekelbos – uGagane
Ulmus parvifolia – Chinese elm
Commonly known as Chinese elm, Ulmus parvifolia is a species native to eastern Asia, including China, India, Japan,… Ulmus parvifolia – Chinese elm
Senegalia galpinii – Monkey thorn – Apiesdoring – Molopa
The Monkey thorn is one of the largest Acacias. This beautiful single-stemmed deciduous tree is fast growing and can reach a mature height of 30m when… Senegalia galpinii – Monkey thorn – Apiesdoring – Molopa