Cryptocarya latifolia – Broad-leaved quince – Breeblaarkweper
Indigenous to South Africa, the broad-leaved wild quince is a medium to large tree, growing…
Sun Trees
Sun Trees
Aloidendron dichotomum – Quiver tree – Kokerboom
Indigenous to South Africa, the Quiver tree is one of the best known aloes that…
Millettia grandis – Umzimbeet – Umsambeet
The indigenous Millettia grandis is a tall, shade tree with a spreading crown that naturally…
Pavetta gardeniifolia – Christmas bride’s bush – Kersbruidbos
The pretty Pavetta gardeniifolia is a large shrub that can develop into a small tree,…
Buddleja salviifolia – Sagewood – Saliehout
With spring in the air, warm weather on the way and breezes stirring, scented trees…
Euclea pseudebenus – Cape ebony and Ziziphus mucronata – Buffalo thorn
National Arbor Week takes place during the first week of September and as such we…
Salix mucronata – Cape Willow – Kaapse Wilger
Summer is on its way and a popular image depicting our summer is that of…
Freylinia tropica – Honeybell bush – Heuningklokkiesbos
Indigenous to South Africa, Freylinia tropica has the delightful common name of Honeybell bush, describing…
Prunus avium – Cherry tree – Kersieboom
Prunus avium is an exotic fruit tree that originally hails from South Eastern Europe and…
Erythrina lysistemon – Common Coral tree – Koraalboom
Widely grown and best known for its pretty blooms in winter and early spring, Erythrina…