Searsia lancea – Karee – Rooikaree – Mosinabele
The Karee is low maintenance evergreen tree with a loose rounded crown. On higher altitudes,… Searsia lancea – Karee – Rooikaree – Mosinabele
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River Bushwillow/Combretum erythrophyllum/Rooiblaar/Umdubu
Well known for its spectacular red autumn colours, Combretum erythrophyllum is a deciduous to semi-deciduous… River Bushwillow/Combretum erythrophyllum/Rooiblaar/Umdubu
Chionanthus peglerae – Giant pock ironwood – Reusepokysterhout – isiZimane
Chionanthus peglerae is native to temperate, forested regions and tropical Asia, but can be found… Chionanthus peglerae – Giant pock ironwood – Reusepokysterhout – isiZimane
Persea americana – Avocado
The Avocado is a dense, evergreen tree, shedding many leaves in early spring. It is fast… Persea americana – Avocado
Anthocleista grandiflora – Forest-fever tree – Boskoorsboom – Mophala
Anthocleista grandiflora is an evergreen striking tree with a tall straight trunk topped with a crown of huge… Anthocleista grandiflora – Forest-fever tree – Boskoorsboom – Mophala
Salix caprea – Goat willow – Pussy willow
Known as the Goat willow or Pussy willow, Salix caprea is native to Europe, Western and central… Salix caprea – Goat willow – Pussy willow
Citrus aurantifolia – Citrus Lime
According to research, Citrus aurantifolia derives from crosses between Citrus papeda as the female parent… Citrus aurantifolia – Citrus Lime
Dodonaea viscosa var Angustifolia – Sand olive – Sandolien – Mutata-vhana
Dodonaea viscosa is a shrub/small tree native to tropical and subtropical Africa, Australia and India. This evergreen… Dodonaea viscosa var Angustifolia – Sand olive – Sandolien – Mutata-vhana
Ficus sansibarica – Knobbly fig – Knoppiesvy – Inkokhokho
Named after Zanzibar where Franz Stuhlmann, a naturalist, discovered it in 1889. Ficus sansibarica is… Ficus sansibarica – Knobbly fig – Knoppiesvy – Inkokhokho
Tarconanthus camphoratus – Camphor bush – Vaalbos – Mofahlana
Known as the Camphor bush because of its scent, Tarconathus camphoratus is a semi-deciduous to… Tarconanthus camphoratus – Camphor bush – Vaalbos – Mofahlana