Prunus serrulata – Flowering cherry – Cherry blossom
Prunus serrulata, commonly known as the Japanese cherry tree, is native to Japan, China, Korea,…
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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…
Brachylaena discolor – Coastal Silver Oak – Kusvaalbos -umPhahla
Brachylaena discolor, a fast-growing evergreen tree with a silvery-blue appearance, thrives in windy conditions. It…
Quercus palustris/Pin oak
If you are looking to introduce autumn colours to your garden, Pin oak is a…
Cryptocarya latifolia – Broad-leafed quince – Breeblaarkweper – Umthugwa
Cryptocarya latifolia is an evergreen medium sized tree characterised with a round dense crown. This…
Vachellia xanthophloea / Fever tree
Vachellia xanthophloea is an indigenous tree of South Africa characterised with a stunning spreading crown.…
Combretum molle – Velvet bushwillow – Fluweelboswilg – umBondwe-omhlope
Native to areas which receive summer rainfall, the velvet bushwillow is a single trunked tree…
Spathodea campanulata – African tulip tree – Flame of the forest
Spathodea campanulata is a semi-evergreen tree originating from West Africa. This tree has spectacular trumpet…
Erythrina caffra – Coast coral tree – Kuskoraalboom – Umsintsi
Well known for its warm red to scarlet-coloured flowers which appear from the cold winter…