Bougainvillea
Few plants bring as much colour to a garden as Bougainvillea. Originally from South America,…
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Tree of the week: 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…
Citrus aurantifolia – Citrus Lime
Citrus aurantifolia, commonly known as lime, is believed to have originated from a hybrid cross…
Ceratonia siliqua – Carob tree
Ceratonia siliqua is a slow-growing, evergreen tree with a lifespan of around 100 years. Native…
Plumeria rubra – Frangipani
Plumeria rubra makes a beautiful addition to gardens whether planted in the ground or in…
Prunus avium – Cherry tree – Kersieboom
The Cherry tree (Prunus avium) is native to parts of Europe, Turkey, Africa, and Asia.…
Salix caprea – Goat willow – Pussy willow
Known as the Goat willow or Pussy willow, Salix caprea is a tree native to…
Platanus x acerifolia – London Plane
Pronunciation: PLAT-a-nuz a-ser-e-FO-lee-a Platanus x acerifolia, known as the London plane, is a striking tree widely…
Pyrus communis – Pear – Peerboom
The pear, a tree and shrub species of the genus Pyrus in the family Rosaceae,…
Prunus armeniaca – Apricot
The Apricot’s exact origins are unclear, but it’s thought to have originated in parts of…