Looking for a tree that can handle both frost and drought, while adding beauty to your landscape? Searsia leptodictya, also known as the Mountain karee will the perfect choice. Reaching a mature height of around 5 meters with a similar crown spread, this tree flourishes in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, forest margins, and bushveld.

This tree is characterized by a drooping crown of light green foliage. The bark on young stems is reddish-brown, gradually darkening and becoming rougher as the tree matures. The Mountain karee produces separate male and female flowers on different trees. From December to April, small yellowish flowers appear in sprays. Only female trees bear fruit, which consists of tiny yellow-brown berries that attract a variety of birds to your garden.

The Mountain karee is very versatile; it is great for privacy, wind protection, and shade. It will not mess up your sidewalks with invasive roots. It looks cool with its bright green leaves and twisty brown trunk covered in rough bark. It provides just the right amount of shade for other plants to grow happily under it. This tree is also a good option for an avenue tree.