deciduous

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

Pronunciation: PLAT-a-nuz a-ser-e-FO-lee-a Platanus x acerifolia, known as the London plane, is a striking tree widely… Read More »Platanus x acerifolia – London Plane

The pear, a tree and shrub species of the genus Pyrus in the family Rosaceae,… Read More »Pyrus communis – Pear – Peerboom

Commiphora harveyi, also known as the red-stem corkwood, is an attractive tree characterised by its… Read More »Commiphora harveyi – Red-stem corkwood – Koperstamkanniedood – Umnumbi

The Apricot’s exact origins are unclear, but it’s thought to have originated in parts of… Read More »Prunus armeniaca – Apricot

Pavetta gardeniifolia is a deciduous shrub with a mature height of 3m and a spread… Read More »Pavetta gardeniifolia – Christmas bride’s bush – Kersbruidsbos

Bolusanthus speciosus stands out as our exceptional “Tree of the Year,” a true rarity in our landscape! The Tree wisteria’s flowers are as beautiful… Read More »Bolusanthus speciosus – Tree wisteria – Vanwykshout – umHolo

One of the first trees to flower in Spring, Dombeya rotundifolia is a small to medium-sized tree… Read More »Dombeya rotundifolia – Wild pear – Drolpeer – Mohlabaphala

Erythrina lysistemon is one of the first wild trees planted in South Africa’s gardens. This… Read More »Erythrina lysistemon – Common Coral tree – Koraalboom – Umsinsi

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 growing… Read More »Acacia galpinii/Senegalia galpinii/Monkey thorn/Apiesdoring/Molopa