Pavetta gardeniifolia – Christmas bride’s bush – Kersbruidbos
Pavetta gardeniifolia is a hardy indigenous shrub that grows well as a small feature tree.…
Sun Trees
Sun Trees
Dais cotinifolia – Pompon Tree – Kanabas ––Intozwane-emnyama
One of South Africa’s beautiful indigenous trees, Dais cotinifolia is an unforgettable sight from November…
Searsia lancea – Black karee – Rooikaree – Mosilabele
The Black karee (Searsia lancea) is a tough, evergreen indigenous tree that is well suited…
Catha edulis – Bushman’s tea – Boesmansteel – Iqgwaka
Catha edulis is an attractive and somewhat controversial tree with both cultural and botanical significance. It is…
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.…
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…
Quercus robur – English oak
Historically, Quercus robur is one of the most well-known of all exotic species in South Africa. It…
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…
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…
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,…