Dombeya rotundifolia – Wild pear – Drolpeer – Mohlabaphala
Few indigenous trees signal the arrival of spring as beautifully as Dombeya rotundifolia. The Wild…
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Searsia pendulina – White karee – Witkaree – Mosilabele
Searsia pendulina, commonly known as the White karee, is a fast-growing, medium-sized tree popular for its elegant, willowy form.…
Citrus aurantifolia – Citrus Lime
Citrus aurantifolia, commonly known as lime, is believed to have originated from a hybrid cross…
Plumeria rubra – Frangipani
Plumeria rubra makes a beautiful addition to gardens whether planted in the ground or in…
Calodendrum capense – Cape chestnut – Kaapsekastaiing – Muvhaha
The Cape chestnut is not a true chestnut, it earned its common name due to…
Peltophorum africanum – African wattle – Huilboom – Mosehla
The vibrant indigenous tree, Peltophorum africanum, known as the African Wattle, is a wildlife-friendly species…
Anisodontea scabrosa – Rough-leaf African mallow – Sandroos –
The evergreen Anisodontea scabrosa is a bright, cheery shrub that exhibits blooms in varying shadesof…
Salix mucronata – Cape willow – Kaapse Wilger – Munengeledzi
Salix mucronata is a tall, semi-deciduous to evergreen tree that has an open crown and slightly drooping branches. It…
Plumbago auriculata – Cape leadwort – Umabophe
Plumbago auriculata is classified as a scrambling shrub that grows to a height of 3…
Grewia occidentalis – Cross-berry – Mulembu
One of the perfect native hedging plants for gardens, Grewia occidentalis will not outgrow its space constantly. It is usually 2-4…