Dombeya rotundifolia – Wild pear – Drolpeer – Mohlabaphala
Few indigenous trees signal the arrival of spring as beautifully as Dombeya rotundifolia. The Wild…
small gardens
Dais cotinifolia – Pompon Tree – Kanabas ––Intozwane-emnyama
One of South Africa’s beautiful indigenous trees, Dais cotinifolia is an unforgettable sight from November…
Catha edulis – Bushman’s tea – Boesmansteel – Iqgwaka
Catha edulis is an attractive and somewhat controversial tree with both cultural and botanical significance. It is…
Heteropyxis natalensis – Lavender tree – Laventelbom – UmKhuzeuumumKhuemKhuze
Belonging to the Heteropyxidaceae family, Heteropyxis natalensis is an ideal tree to plant in small…
Euclea crispa – Blue guarri – Bloughwarrie – Umgwali
A neat tree suitable for small gardens. The beautiful Blue guarri is a dense canopied…
Catha edulis – Bushman’s tea – Boesmanstee – Iqgwaka
Catha edulis is an attractive and somewhat controversial tree with both cultural and botanical significance.…
Diospyros whyteana – Bladder-nut – Swartbas – Munyavhili
Diospyros whyteana, commonly known as the Bladder-nut, is native to much of South Africa and…
Gonioma kamassi – Knysna boxwood – Kamassiehout – Igala-gala
Gonioma kamassi is a hardy evergreen shrub or small tree with a straight, slender stem.…
Ziziphus rivularis – False Buffalo thorn – Rivierblinkblaar– Mulalantsa
While similar in appearance to the buffalo thorn, Ziziphus rivularis differs as a thornless upright…
Acer palmatum – Japanese maple
The Acer palmatum, commonly known as the Japanese maple, is celebrated for its vibrant and…