Breonadia salicina – Matumi tree – Mingerhout
Mingerhout is the Afrikaans word for the Matumi tree, also known as the ‘Woodworkers Friend’. … Breonadia salicina – Matumi tree – Mingerhout
Tree of the Week
Tree of the Week
Quercus robur – English oak – Akkerboom
Historically, Quercus robur is one of the most well-know of all exotic species in South… Quercus robur – English oak – Akkerboom
Schrebera alata – Wild jasmine – Wildejasmyn
This small tree or scrambling shrub, native to South Africa, is also known as the… Schrebera alata – Wild jasmine – Wildejasmyn
Portulacaria afra – Porkbush – Spekboom
With the heat of summer and extreme drought conditions over large parts of South Africa,… Portulacaria afra – Porkbush – Spekboom
Magnolia grandiflora – Southern Magnolia
Summer is upon us and the temperature has rocketed! This week our focus is on… Magnolia grandiflora – Southern Magnolia
Dichrostachys cinerea – Sickle bush – Sekelbos
Native to South Africa, Dichrostachys cinerea, naturally occurs in the central and northern parts of… Dichrostachys cinerea – Sickle bush – Sekelbos
Searsia lancea – Karee
A versatile, low maintenance tree, the Karee can adapt to a variety of planting scenarios… Searsia lancea – Karee
Diospyros whyteana – Bladder -nut – Swartbas
Diospyros whyteana is found through most of South Africa and is a multi-functional tree that… Diospyros whyteana – Bladder -nut – Swartbas
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
Syzygium guineese – Water pear – Waterpeer
With summer upon us with its warm, sunny days we are all looking for welcome… Syzygium guineese – Water pear – Waterpeer