Tree of the Week

Prunus armeniaca – Apricot

The exact origin of the Apricot is unknown however, it is believed to have come… Prunus armeniaca – Apricot

Formerly known as Podocarpus elongatus, Afrocarpus elongatus is the smallest of the South African yellowwoods. It usually reaches… Afrocarpus elongatus – Breede River yellowwood – Breeriviergeelhout

Virgilia oroboides is a small, evergreen tree with a sparse crown that is usually narrow but… Virgilia oroboides – Kuerboom

Euphorbia ingens is an evergreen succulent tree characterised with an upright growth habit. It has no… Euphorbia ingens – Naboom – Mokgoto

Commiphora marlothii is a deciduous to semi-deciduous tree named after a South African pharmacist and… Commiphora marlothii – Paperbark corkwood – Papierbaskanniedood

Native to China, Populus simonii is a quick growing deciduous tree resembling the Lombardy Poplar… Populus simonii – Chinese poplar

If you are looking to introduce autumn colours to your garden, Pin oak is a… Quercus palustris/Pin oak

A low maintenance versatile shrub that reaches a mature height of 2.5m, Freylinia tropica is… Freylinia tropica – Honey-bell bush – Blouheuningklokkiesbos

Although not so well known amongst general gardeners, Thespesia acutiloba is a beautiful hardy, semi-deciduous… Thespesia acutiloba – Wild tulip tree – Small-leaved Portia tree – Kleinblaarportiaboom – Iphuphume

Bersama lucens is an uncommon small to medium sized tree characterised with shiny, leathery, thick… Bersama lucens – Glossy white ash – Blinkblaarwitessenhout – isiNdiyandiya