Gardenia volkensii – Transvaal gardenia – Stompdoring -Ntsalala
The Transvaal gardenia is a small deciduous to evergreen tree, reaching a mature height of…
non-invasive roots
Pterocarpus rotundifolius – Round-leaved bloodwood – Dopperkiaat – Muhataha
Pterocarpus rotundifolius is a deciduous tree valued for its graceful shape, attractive foliage and seasonal…
Ochna natalitia – Natal plane – Pronkrooihout – Tshipfure
Although it can sometimes grow as a small tree, Ochna natalia is typically found as…
Vachellia sieberiana – Paperbark thorn – Papierbasdoring – Umkhamba
Formerly known as Acacia sieberiana, the Paperbark thorn is a magnificent thorny tree with a wide flat…
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,…
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…
Combretum kraussii – Forest bushwillow – Bosvaderlandswilg – Umdubu-wehlathi
Well known for its autumn foliage colours which persist throughout winter highlighting the change of…
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…
Cunonia capensis – Red alder – Rooiels – Umlulama
A beautiful evergreen tree with cream showy scented flowers which appear on the tree from…
Nuxia floribunda – Forest elder – Bosvlier – Mpupumwa
A great tree for honey production, Nuxia floribunda is a small tree that usually attains…