Tree of the week -Kiggelaria africana – Wild peach – Wildeperske – Monepenepe
Kiggelaria africana naturally occurs along the South and East coast of South Africa where it is found…
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Olea europaea subsp africana – Wild olive – Olienhout – Mohlware
Olea africana is a small, neat evergreen tree characterized by a dense spreading crown of shiny grey-green to…
Ulmus parvifolia – Chinese elm
Commonly known as Chinese elm, Ulmus parvifolia is a species native to eastern Asia, including China, India, Japan,…
Senegalia galpinii – Monkey thorn – Apiesdoring – Molopa
The Monkey thorn is one of the largest Acacias. This beautiful single-stemmed deciduous tree is fast growing and can reach a mature height of 30m when…
Boscia albitrunca – Shepherd’s tree – Xukutsi – Witgat
Boscia albitrunca, commonly known as the Shepherd’s tree or ‘Tree of Life,’ holds ecological, cultural,…
Prunus armeniaca – Apricot
The exact origin of the apricot remains a mystery, but it is thought to have…
Gonioma kamassi – Knysna boxwood – Kamassiehout – Igala-gala
Gonioma kamassi is a hardy evergreen shrub or small tree with a straight, slender stem.…
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…
Ceratonia siliqua – Carob tree
Ceratonia siliqua, commonly known as the Carob tree, is a slow-growing exotic species with a…
Combretum apiculatum – Red bushwillow – Rooiboswilg – Mohwidiri
The beautiful Red Bushwillow is characterised with light green slender point leaves. This semi-deciduous tree…