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
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Ceratonia siliqua – Carob tree
Ceratonia siliqua, commonly known as the Carob tree, is a slow-growing exotic species with a… Read More »Ceratonia siliqua – Carob tree
Rapanea melanophloeos– Cape beech – Boekenhout – iGcolo
Rapanea melanophloeos is a relatively hardy, medium-sized, evergreen tree with dark leaves that have a… Read More »Rapanea melanophloeos– Cape beech – Boekenhout – iGcolo
Dombeya rotundifolia – Wild pear – Drolpeer – Mohlabaphala
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
Ulmus parvifolia – Chinese elm
Commonly known as Chinese elm, Ulmus parvifolia is a species native to eastern Asia, including… Read More »Ulmus parvifolia – Chinese elm
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… Read More »Quercus robur – English oak
Chamaerops humilis – Mediterranean Dwarf Palm
Chamaerops humilis is the only palm native to Europe. It grows best in Mediterranean climates… Read More »Chamaerops humilis – Mediterranean Dwarf Palm
Tarconanthus camphoratus – Camphor bush – Vaalbos – Mofahlana
Known as the Camphor bush because of its scent, Tarconathus camphoratus is a semi-deciduous to… Read More »Tarconanthus camphoratus – Camphor bush – Vaalbos – Mofahlana
Pittosporum viridiflorum – Cheesewood – Kasuur – Unfusamvu
A very hardy small to medium sized evergreen tree, Pittosporum viridiflorum makes a good specimen… Read More »Pittosporum viridiflorum – Cheesewood – Kasuur – Unfusamvu
Searsia pyroides – Common wild currant – Gewone taaibos
The common wild currant is a small to medium sized deciduous tree regarded as one… Read More »Searsia pyroides – Common wild currant – Gewone taaibos