Searsia lancea – Black karee – Rooikaree – Mosilabele
The Black karee (Searsia lancea) is a tough, evergreen indigenous tree that is well suited…
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Quercus robur – English oak
The genus name, Quercus, is the Latin name for oak trees. The species name robur means “robust’ and…
Ceratonia siliqua – Carob tree
Ceratonia siliqua, commonly known as the Carob tree, is a slow-growing exotic species with a…
Rapanea melanophloeos– Cape beech – Boekenhout – iGcolo
Rapanea melanophloeos is a relatively hardy, medium-sized, evergreen tree with dark leaves that have a…
Dombeya rotundifolia – Wild pear – Drolpeer – Mohlabaphala
One of the first trees to flower in Spring, Dombeya rotundifolia is a small to medium-sized tree…
Ulmus parvifolia – Chinese elm
Commonly known as Chinese elm, Ulmus parvifolia is a species native to eastern Asia, including…
Quercus robur – English oak
Historically, Quercus robur is one of the most well-known of all exotic species in South Africa. It hails from Europe and was one of the first trees to be…
Chamaerops humilis – Mediterranean Dwarf Palm
Chamaerops humilis is the only palm native to Europe. It grows best in Mediterranean climates…
Tarconanthus camphoratus – Camphor bush – Vaalbos – Mofahlana
Known as the Camphor bush because of its scent, Tarconathus camphoratus is a semi-deciduous to…
Pittosporum viridiflorum – Cheesewood – Kasuur – Unfusamvu
A very hardy small to medium sized evergreen tree, Pittosporum viridiflorum makes a good specimen…