Acer palmatum – Japanese maple
The Acer palmatum, commonly known as the Japanese maple, is celebrated for its vibrant and…
autumn colours
Kirkia wilmsii – Mountain seringa – Bergsering – Modumela
The Mountain Seringa, scientifically known as Kirkia wilmsii, is a deciduous tree of medium to…
Combretum apiculatum – Red bushwillow – Rooiboswilg – Mohwidiri
The beautiful Red Bushwillow is characterised with light green slender point leaves. This semi-deciduous tree…
Quercus palustris/Pin oak
If you are looking to introduce autumn colours to your garden, Pin oak is a…
Platanus x acerifolia – London Plane
It is believed that the London Plane tree has resulted from a cross between the…
Liquidambar styraciflua – Sweetgum – Liquidambar – Amberboom
Well known for its colourful autumn foliage (gold, amber, and scarlet red), Liquidambar styraciflua is…
Combretum erythrophyllum – River bushwillow – Vaderlandswilg – Umdubu
A beautiful deciduous to semi-deciduous tree with willow-like dense foliage. Combretum erythrophyllum is very hardy,…
Combretum kraussii – Forest bushwillow – Bosvaderlandswilg – Umdubu-wehlathi
The handsome Forest bushwillow is a hardy semi-deciduous tree with glossy dark green foliage that…
Terminalia phanerophlebia – Lebombo cluster-leaf – Lebombotrosblaa – Mambonjwane
Lebombo cluster-leaf is a stunning medium-sized tree that can reach a mature height of 6m…
Celtis africana – White stinkwood – Witstinkhout – Mpopano
Winter is only a week away and as such it is time to start planning…