Tree of the Week

Ulmus parvifolia – Chinese elm

Commonly known as Chinese elm, Ulmus parvifolia is a species native to eastern Asia, including China, India, Japan,… Ulmus parvifolia – Chinese elm

The Monkey thorn is one of the largest Acacias. This beautiful single-stemmed deciduous tree is fast growing and can reach a mature height of 30m when… Senegalia galpinii – Monkey thorn – Apiesdoring – Molopa

Rothmannia globosa is one of the prettiest small trees or shrubs for small gardens. It produces… Rothmannia globosa – September bells – Klokkies-valskatjiepiering – umPhazane

Sideroxylon inerme, commonly known as the white milkwood, is a low-growing evergreen tree indigenous to… Sideroxylon inerme – White milkwood – Melkhout – aMasethole

The Mango tree is native to Burma and NE India and lives for more than a century. This tree is believed to have been planted… Tree of the week: Mangifera indica – Mango

The fastest-growing and tallest Podocarp in Southern Africa. Afrocarpus falcatus is very similar in appearance… Afrocarpus falcatus – Outeniqua yellowwood – Outeniekwageelhout – Umkhoba

Looking for a tree that can handle both frost and drought, while adding beauty to… Searsia leptodictya – Mountain karee – Bergkaree – Mohlwehlwe

Belonging to the Heteropyxidaceae family, Heteropyxis natalensis is an ideal tree to plant in small… Heteropyxis natalensis – Lavender tree – Laventelbom – UmKhuzeuumumKhuemKhuze

Citrus aurantifolia, commonly known as lime, is believed to have originated from a hybrid cross… Citrus aurantifolia – Citrus Lime

A neat tree suitable for small gardens. The beautiful Blue guarri is a dense canopied… Euclea crispa – Blue guarri – Bloughwarrie – Umgwali