Quercus robur – English oak
The genus name, Quercus, is the Latin name for oak trees. The species name robur means “robust’ and… Quercus robur – English oak
Sun Trees
Sun Trees
Burchellia bubalina – Wild Pomegranate – maHlosana
Burchellia is a genus in the Rubiaceae family with just one species: Burchellia bubalina. This species… Burchellia bubalina – Wild Pomegranate – maHlosana
Gonioma kamassi – Knysna boxwood – Kamassiehout – Igala-gala
Gonioma kamassi is a hardy evergreen shrub or small tree with a straight, slender stem.… Gonioma kamassi – Knysna boxwood – Kamassiehout – Igala-gala
Platanus x acerifolia – London Plane
Pronunciation: PLAT-a-nuz a-ser-e-FO-lee-a Platanus x acerifolia, known as the London plane, is a striking tree widely… Platanus x acerifolia – London Plane
Dichrostachys cinerea – Sickle bush – Sekelbos – uGagane
A thorny shrub or small tree widely distributed in the seasonally dry tropics of Africa,… Dichrostachys cinerea – Sickle bush – Sekelbos – uGagane
Trichilia dregeana – Forest mahogany – Bosrooiessenhout – uMathunzini
Trichilia dregeana is a stunning large tree found in mid-altitude rainforests of West Africa, Uganda… Trichilia dregeana – Forest mahogany – Bosrooiessenhout – uMathunzini
Dovyalis zeyheri – Wild apricot – Wilde-appelkoos
Dovyalis zeyheri is a resilient, evergreen tree of moderate size with spines on its young… Dovyalis zeyheri – Wild apricot – Wilde-appelkoos
Pyrus communis – Pear – Peerboom
The pear, a tree and shrub species of the genus Pyrus in the family Rosaceae,… Pyrus communis – Pear – Peerboom
Virgilia divaricata – Cape lilac – Blossom tree – Keurboom
The Keurboom, known as the “Chosen tree,” is a fast-growing evergreen native to South Africa’s… Virgilia divaricata – Cape lilac – Blossom tree – Keurboom
Commiphora harveyi – Red-stem corkwood – Koperstamkanniedood – Umnumbi
Commiphora harveyi, also known as the red-stem corkwood, is an attractive tree characterised by its… Commiphora harveyi – Red-stem corkwood – Koperstamkanniedood – Umnumbi