Ptaeroxylon obliquum – Sneezewood – Nieshout – umThathi
An evergreen to semi-deciduous tree belonging to the Citrus family. The common name ‘Sneezewood’ comes…
avenue tree
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…
Searsia leptodictya – Mountain karee – Bergkaree – Mohlwehlwe
Looking for a tree that can handle both frost and drought, while adding beauty to…
Calodendrum capense – Cape chestnut – Kaapsekastaiing – Muvhaha
The Cape chestnut is not a true chestnut, it earned its common name due to…
Quercus robur – English oak
The genus name, Quercus, is the Latin name for oak trees. The species name robur means “robust’ and…
Trichilia dregeana – Forest mahogany – Bosrooiessenhout – uMathunzini
Trichilia dregeana is a stunning large tree found in mid-altitude rainforests of West Africa, Uganda…
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…
Ulmus parvifolia – Chinese elm
Commonly known as Chinese elm, Ulmus parvifolia is a species native to eastern Asia, including…
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…
Cupressus sempervirens stricta – Pencil pine – Graveyard cypress
Cupressus sempervirens Stricta is a columnar shaped conifer suitable for restricted spaces where shade is…