Calodendrum capense – Cape chestnut – Kaapsekastaiing – Muvhaha
The Cape chestnut is not a true chestnut, it earned its common name due to… Calodendrum capense – Cape chestnut – Kaapsekastaiing – Muvhaha
avenue tree
Quercus robur – English oak
The genus name, Quercus, is the Latin name for oak trees. The species name robur means “robust’ and… Quercus robur – English oak
Trichilia dregeana – Forest mahogany – Bosrooiessenhout – uMathunzini
Trichilia dregeana is a stunning large tree found in mid-altitude rainforests of West Africa, Uganda… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… Ptaeroxylon obliquum – Sneezewood – Nieshout – Umthathe