Buddleja saligna – False olive – Witolien – Lelothwane
As we approach Arbor week, let us remind each other that our common tree of the year is Buddleja saligna! The False olive… Buddleja saligna – False olive – Witolien – Lelothwane
Tree of the Week
Tree of the Week
Bolusanthus speciosus – Tree wisteria – Vanwykshout – umHolo
Bolusanthus speciosus stands out as our exceptional “Tree of the Year,” a true rarity in our landscape! The Tree wisteria’s flowers are as beautiful… Bolusanthus speciosus – Tree wisteria – Vanwykshout – umHolo
Wild olive/Olienhout/mohlware (Olea europaea)
Olea africana is a small, neat evergreen tree characterized by a dense spreading crown of shiny… Wild olive/Olienhout/mohlware (Olea europaea)
Dombeya rotundifolia – Wild pear – Drolpeer – Mohlabaphala
One of the first trees to flower in Spring, Dombeya rotundifolia is a small to medium-sized tree… Dombeya rotundifolia – Wild pear – Drolpeer – Mohlabaphala
Ulmus parvifolia – Chinese elm
Commonly known as Chinese elm, Ulmus parvifolia is a species native to eastern Asia, including… Ulmus parvifolia – Chinese elm
Malus sylvestris – Crab apple
Native to North America and Asia, the Crab apple tree is widely grown for its… Malus sylvestris – Crab apple
Erythrina lysistemon – Common Coral tree – Koraalboom – Umsinsi
Erythrina lysistemon is one of the first wild trees planted in South Africa’s gardens. This… Erythrina lysistemon – Common Coral tree – Koraalboom – Umsinsi
Acacia galpinii/Senegalia galpinii/Monkey thorn/Apiesdoring/Molopa
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 growing… Acacia galpinii/Senegalia galpinii/Monkey thorn/Apiesdoring/Molopa
Aloe ferox – Bitter aloe – Bitteraalwyn – Ikhala
Also known as the bitter aloe, Aloe ferox is an arborescent species belonging to the… Aloe ferox – Bitter aloe – Bitteraalwyn – Ikhala
Olinia emarginata – Mountain hard pear – Berghardepeer – Uqudu
Olinia emarginata – Mountain hard pear – Berghardepeer – Uqudu If you are looking for… Olinia emarginata – Mountain hard pear – Berghardepeer – Uqudu