Quercus robur – English oak
The genus name, Quercus, is the Latin name for oak trees. The species name robur means “robust’ and… Read More »Quercus robur – English oak
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Trichilia dregeana – Forest mahogany – Bosrooiessenhout – uMathunzini
Trichilia dregeana is a stunning large tree found in mid-altitude rainforests of West Africa, Uganda… Read More »Trichilia dregeana – Forest mahogany – Bosrooiessenhout – uMathunzini
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… Read More »Searsia leptodictya – Mountain karee – Klipkaree – Mohlwehlwe
Ulmus parvifolia – Chinese elm
Commonly known as Chinese elm, Ulmus parvifolia is a species native to eastern Asia, including… Read More »Ulmus parvifolia – Chinese elm
Quercus robur – English oak
Historically, Quercus robur is one of the most well-known of all exotic species in South Africa. It hails from Europe and was one of the first trees to be… Read More »Quercus robur – English oak
Cupressus sempervirens stricta – Pencil pine – Graveyard cypress
Cupressus sempervirens Stricta is a columnar shaped conifer suitable for restricted spaces where shade is… Read More »Cupressus sempervirens stricta – Pencil pine – Graveyard cypress
Senegalia caffra – Common hook thorn – Katdoring – Motholo
Senegalia caffra is an indigenous tree of South Africa whose genus name ‘Senegalia’ was derived… Read More »Senegalia caffra – Common hook thorn – Katdoring – Motholo
Trichilia drageana – Forest Natal mahogany – Rooiessenhout
The Forest Natal Mahogany is an evergreen tree with a dense, spreading crown consisting of… Read More »Trichilia drageana – Forest Natal mahogany – Rooiessenhout
Ptaeroxylon obliquum – Sneezewood – Nieshout – Umthathe
An evergreen to semi-deciduous tree belonging to the Citrus family, Ptaeroxylon obliquum can reach a… Read More »Ptaeroxylon obliquum – Sneezewood – Nieshout – Umthathe
Khaya anthotheca – African Mahogany – Red Mahogany – Oos-Afrikaanse mahonie
Khaya anthotheca is a large evergreen tree cultivated most successfully throughout the country. It can… Read More »Khaya anthotheca – African Mahogany – Red Mahogany – Oos-Afrikaanse mahonie