Ochna natalitia – Natal plane – Pronkrooihout – Tshipfure
Although it can sometimes grow as a small tree, Ochna natalia is typically found as… Read More »Ochna natalitia – Natal plane – Pronkrooihout – Tshipfure
non-invasive roots
Vachellia sieberiana – Paperbark thorn – Papierbasdoring – Umkhamba
Formerly known as Acacia sieberiana, the Paperbark thorn is a magnificent thorny tree with a wide flat… Read More »Vachellia sieberiana – Paperbark thorn – Papierbasdoring – Umkhamba
Bauhinia galpinii – Pride of de Kaap – Vlam-van-die-Vlakte
Named after a South African botanist and banker E. E Galpin, Bauhinia galpinii is native to Angola,… Read More »Bauhinia galpinii – Pride of de Kaap – Vlam-van-die-Vlakte
Gardenia cornuta – Tonga gardenia – Tongakatjiepiering – Umvalasangweni
An evergreen small tree that reaches a mature height of 3 to 5m under ideal growing conditions. Gardenia cornuta is characterised… Read More »Gardenia cornuta – Tonga gardenia – Tongakatjiepiering – Umvalasangweni
Combretum kraussii – Forest bushwillow – Bosvaderlandswilg – Umdubu-wehlathi
Well known for its autumn foliage colours which persist throughout winter highlighting the change of… Read More »Combretum kraussii – Forest bushwillow – Bosvaderlandswilg – Umdubu-wehlathi
Grewia occidentalis – Cross-berry – Mulembu
One of the perfect native hedging plants for gardens, Grewia occidentalis will not outgrow its space constantly. It is usually 2-4… Read More »Grewia occidentalis – Cross-berry – Mulembu
Cunonia capensis – Red alder – Rooiels – Umlulama
A beautiful evergreen tree with cream showy scented flowers which appear on the tree from… Read More »Cunonia capensis – Red alder – Rooiels – Umlulama
Nuxia floribunda – Forest elder – Bosvlier – Mpupumwa
A great tree for honey production, Nuxia floribunda is a small tree that usually attains… Read More »Nuxia floribunda – Forest elder – Bosvlier – Mpupumwa
Buddleja saligna – False olive – Witolienhout – Umnceba
Named in honour of an amateur botanist Rev Adam Buddle, the false olive is one of… Read More »Buddleja saligna – False olive – Witolienhout – Umnceba
Quercus palustris/Pin oak
If you are looking to introduce autumn colours to your garden, Pin oak is a… Read More »Quercus palustris/Pin oak