Mangifera indica – Mango
The Mango tree is native to Burma and NE India and lives for more than a century. This tree is believed to have been planted… Read More »Mangifera indica – Mango
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Commiphora marlothii – Paperbark corkwood – Papierbaskanniedood
Commiphora marlothii is a deciduous to semi-deciduous tree named after a South African pharmacist and… Read More »Commiphora marlothii – Paperbark corkwood – Papierbaskanniedood
Persea americana – Avocado
The Avocado is a dense, evergreen tree, shedding many leaves in early spring. It is fast… Read More »Persea americana – Avocado
Grewia occidentalis – Cross-berry – Kruisbessie – umNqabaza
Grewia occidentalis is an evergreen to semi-deciduous tree that can reach a mature height of… Read More »Grewia occidentalis – Cross-berry – Kruisbessie – umNqabaza
Euclea crispa – Blue guarri – Bloughwarrie – Umgwali
The Blue guarri is an evergreen tree or shrub characterised with a dense irregular canopy… Read More »Euclea crispa – Blue guarri – Bloughwarrie – Umgwali
Dovyalis caffra – Kei apple – Kei-appel – IsiZulu: umqokolo
Dovyalis caffra is a thorny evergreen tree or shrub with a moderate growth rate and… Read More »Dovyalis caffra – Kei apple – Kei-appel – IsiZulu: umqokolo
Juglans regia – Common walnut – English walnut
Native from Asia and South East of Europe, Juglans regia is a common variety of walnuts grown… Read More »Juglans regia – Common walnut – English walnut
Scolopia mundii – Rooipeer – Red pear
Scolopia mundii is a beautiful medium to large evergreen tree characterised by a spreading crown… Read More »Scolopia mundii – Rooipeer – Red pear
Boscia albitrunca – Shepherd’s tree – Witgat
Often called the Tree of life due to its ability to provide food to both… Read More »Boscia albitrunca – Shepherd’s tree – Witgat
Punica granatum – Pomegranate tree – Granaat boom
Do you remember opening a pomegranate and finding the beautiful, reddish seeds glistening in the… Read More »Punica granatum – Pomegranate tree – Granaat boom