Burchellia bubalina – Wild Pomegranate – maHlosana
Burchellia is a genus in the Rubiaceae family with just one species: Burchellia bubalina. This species… Read More »Burchellia bubalina – Wild Pomegranate – maHlosana
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Acer palmatum – Japanese maple
The Acer palmatum, commonly known as the Japanese maple, is celebrated for its vibrant and… Read More »Acer palmatum – Japanese maple
Gardenia cornuta – Tonga gardenia – Tongakatjiepiering – Umvalasangweni
An evergreen small tree that reaches a mature height of 3 to 5m under ideal growing conditions. Gardenia cornuta is characterised… Read More »Gardenia cornuta – Tonga gardenia – Tongakatjiepiering – Umvalasangweni
Pavetta lanceolata – Weeping brides bush – Treurbruidsbo – Tshituku
Popular for its spectacular, large clusters of pure white, pincushion-like flowers with long protruding stamens.… Read More »Pavetta lanceolata – Weeping brides bush – Treurbruidsbo – Tshituku
Dais cotinifolia – Pompon tree – Kannabas – Intozane-emnyama
One of the pretty flowering indigenous trees of South Africa and tree of the year for 2022,… Read More »Dais cotinifolia – Pompon tree – Kannabas – Intozane-emnyama
Euphorbia ingens – Naboom – Mokgoto
Euphorbia ingens is an evergreen succulent tree characterised with an upright growth habit. It has no… Read More »Euphorbia ingens – Naboom – Mokgoto
Bersama lucens – Glossy white ash – Blinkblaarwitessenhout – isiNdiyandiya
Bersama lucens is an uncommon small to medium sized tree characterised with shiny, leathery, thick… Read More »Bersama lucens – Glossy white ash – Blinkblaarwitessenhout – isiNdiyandiya
Mundulea sericea – Cork bush – Kurkbos – Mukunda-ndou
Famous for its thick corky bark, Mundulea sericea is an attractive small tree originating from KwaZulu Natal. This tree normally reaches… Read More »Mundulea sericea – Cork bush – Kurkbos – Mukunda-ndou
Teclea gerrardii – Zulu monkey orange – Zulukersielemoen – Umozane
The Zulu cherry-orange is an ornamental tree that grows well in sunny or shady positions… Read More »Teclea gerrardii – Zulu monkey orange – Zulukersielemoen – Umozane
Nuxia floribunda – Forest elder – Bosvlier – Umkhobeza
The Forest elder is an attractive moisture loving tree characterised with a dense rounded crown. This tree usually has… Read More »Nuxia floribunda – Forest elder – Bosvlier – Umkhobeza