Aloidendron barberae – Tree Aloe – Boomaalwyn – Inkalane enkulu
Aloidendron barberae is an evergreen tree named after Mary Elizabeth Barber, a plant collector in… Aloidendron barberae – Tree Aloe – Boomaalwyn – Inkalane enkulu
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Bauhinia galpinii – Pride of de Kaap – Vlam-van-die-Vlakte
Named after a South African botanist and banker E. E Galpin, Bauhinia galpinii is native to Angola,… Bauhinia galpinii – Pride of de Kaap – Vlam-van-die-Vlakte
Mangifera indica – Mango
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… Mangifera indica – Mango
Gardenia cornuta – Tonga gardenia – Tongakatjiepiering – Umvalasangweni
An evergreen small tree that reaches a mature height of 3 to 5m under ideal growing conditions. Gardenia cornuta is characterised… Gardenia cornuta – Tonga gardenia – Tongakatjiepiering – Umvalasangweni
Kiggelaria africana – Wild peach – Wildeperske – Monepenepe
Kiggelaria africana naturally occurs along the South and East coast of South Africa where it is found growing on… Kiggelaria africana – Wild peach – Wildeperske – Monepenepe
Salix mucronata – Cape willow – Kaapse Wilger – Munengeledzi
Salix mucronata is a tall, semi-deciduous to evergreen tree that has an open crown and slightly drooping branches. It… Salix mucronata – Cape willow – Kaapse Wilger – Munengeledzi
Searsia leptodictya – Mountain karee – Klipkaree – Mohlwehlwe
Searsia leptodictya, also known as the Mountain karee, is a resilient small evergreen tree that can easily handle frost and drought. This tree reaches a mature… Searsia leptodictya – Mountain karee – Klipkaree – Mohlwehlwe
Pavetta lanceolata – Weeping brides bush – Treurbruidsbo – Tshituku
Popular for its spectacular, large clusters of pure white, pincushion-like flowers with long protruding stamens.… Pavetta lanceolata – Weeping brides bush – Treurbruidsbo – Tshituku
Euclea crispa – Blue guarri – Bloughwarrie – Umgwali
The beautiful Blue guarri is a dense canopied evergreen tree or shrub characterised with blue-green… Euclea crispa – Blue guarri – Bloughwarrie – Umgwali
Bolusanthus speciosus – Tree wisteria – Vanwykshout – umHolo
Bolusanthus speciosus stands out as our exceptional “Tree of the Year,” a true rarity in… Bolusanthus speciosus – Tree wisteria – Vanwykshout – umHolo