Sun Trees

Vachellia xanthophloea – Fever tree – Koorsboom

One of our staple trees at Sun Trees, is the indigenous Vachellia xanthophloea. The distinctive… Vachellia xanthophloea – Fever tree – Koorsboom

With summer upon us with its warm, sunny days we are all looking for welcome… Syzygium guineese – Water pear – Waterpeer

Originating from the Far East, the Orange tree is one of our favourite fruit trees… Citrus sinensis – Orange tree – Lemoenboom

The attractive, deciduous Red Bush Willow is native to Africa and will grow in most… Combretum apiculatum – Red bush willow – Rooiboswilg

Schotia afra is a small, evergreen tree to plant in a small garden. Growing to… Schotia afra – Karoo boer-bean – Karoo huilboerboon

Jacarandas are in full bloom in Pretoria, heralding the beginning of summer, but did you… Bolusanthus speciosus – Tree Wisteria – Vanwykshout

Indigenous to South Africa, the broad-leaved wild quince is a medium to large tree, growing… Cryptocarya latifolia – Broad-leaved quince – Breeblaarkweper

Indigenous to South Africa, the Quiver tree is one of the best known aloes that… Aloidendron dichotomum – Quiver tree – Kokerboom

The indigenous Millettia grandis is a tall, shade tree with a spreading crown that naturally… Millettia grandis – Umzimbeet – Umsambeet

The pretty Pavetta gardeniifolia is a large shrub that can develop into a small tree,… Pavetta gardeniifolia – Christmas bride’s bush – Kersbruidbos