Quercus robur – English oak
The genus name, Quercus, is the Latin name for oak trees. The species name robur means “robust’ and… Quercus robur – English oak
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Ochna natalitia – Natal plane – Pronkrooihout – Tshipfure
Although it can sometimes grow as a small tree, Ochna natalia is typically found as… Ochna natalitia – Natal plane – Pronkrooihout – Tshipfure
Dombeya rotundifolia – Wild pear – Drolpeer – Mohlabaphala
One of the first trees to flower in Spring, Dombeya rotundifolia is a small to medium-sized tree… Dombeya rotundifolia – Wild pear – Drolpeer – Mohlabaphala
Antidesma venosum – Tasselberry – Tosselbessie – Mpfalambati
Antidesma venosum occurs naturally in four provinces of South Africa; Eastern Cape KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and Limpopo. This semi-deciduous tree or shrub reaches a mature height of 0.55 to… Antidesma venosum – Tasselberry – Tosselbessie – Mpfalambati
Millettia grandis – Umzimbeet – umSimbithwa
A large flowering semi-deciduous evergreen tree characterised with a rounded crown, Milletia grandis is found… Millettia grandis – Umzimbeet – umSimbithwa
Croton sylvaticus – Forest feverberry – Boskoorbessie – Umhloshozane
Croton sylvaticus is a deciduous tree with a dense spreading crown. The tree name ‘Croton’… Croton sylvaticus – Forest feverberry – Boskoorbessie – Umhloshozane
Dais cotinifolia – Pompon tree – Kannabas – Intozane-emnyama
One of the pretty flowering indigenous trees of South Africa and tree of the year for 2022,… Dais cotinifolia – Pompon tree – Kannabas – Intozane-emnyama
Cordia caffra – Septee tree – Septeeboom -Umduda
The beautiful Cordia caffra is a small to medium sized tree that possesses an interesting… Cordia caffra – Septee tree – Septeeboom -Umduda
Liquidambar styraciflua – Sweetgum – Liquidambar – Amberboom
Well known for its colourful autumn foliage (gold, amber, and scarlet red), Liquidambar styraciflua is… Liquidambar styraciflua – Sweetgum – Liquidambar – Amberboom
Ilex aquifolium – English Holly – Common Holly – Christmas Holly
With Christmas by the corner, now is the time to invest in festive foliage! Ilex… Ilex aquifolium – English Holly – Common Holly – Christmas Holly