Croton gratissimus – Lavender Fever Berry – Bergboegoe
Indigenous to South Africa, Croton gratissimus is a tall shrub or small tree that flourishes… Croton gratissimus – Lavender Fever Berry – Bergboegoe
Tree of the Week
Tree of the Week
Acacia sieberiana/Vachellia sieberiana var. woodii/Paperbark tree
Previously known as the Acacia sieberiana, the indigenous Paperbark tree is easily identified by its… Acacia sieberiana/Vachellia sieberiana var. woodii/Paperbark tree
Catha edulis – Bushman’s Tea – Boesmanstee – Khat
An interesting, slightly controversial tree, Catha endulis is a lovely small to medium specimen to… Catha edulis – Bushman’s Tea – Boesmanstee – Khat
Buddleja saligna – False Olive – Witolien
Today we focus on Buddleja saligna, more commonly known as the False olive. This versatile… Buddleja saligna – False Olive – Witolien
Washingtonia filifera – Petticoat palm – Desert fan palm
The beautiful Washingtonia filifera is native to the south-western deserts of the United States, but… Washingtonia filifera – Petticoat palm – Desert fan palm
Populus simonii – Chinese poplar
The exotic Chinese poplar is a beautiful addition to almost any type of garden. Deciduous,… Populus simonii – Chinese poplar
Dodonaea viscosa var. angustifolia – Sand olive – Sandolien
Water wise and evergreen, the indigenous Sand olive is an all-rounder that will brighten your… Dodonaea viscosa var. angustifolia – Sand olive – Sandolien
Carica papaya – Papaya tree
The papayas are ripe and we often associate the fruit with hot summer months when… Carica papaya – Papaya tree
Harpephyllum caffrum – Wild plum – Wildepruim
One of the largest tree species indigenous to South Africa, the Wild plum is known… Harpephyllum caffrum – Wild plum – Wildepruim
Plumbago auriculata – Cape leadwort – Blousyselbos
We welcome the New Year with something a little different, but it can be found… Plumbago auriculata – Cape leadwort – Blousyselbos