Anastrabe integerrima – Pambati tree – Pambatieboom – isiPambatho
For a perfect screening tree in a townhouse or small garden, consider the Pambati tree.… Read More »Anastrabe integerrima – Pambati tree – Pambatieboom – isiPambatho
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Syzygium gerrardii – Forest Waterberry – Boswaterhout – Gihlu
Endemic to Southern Africa, Syzygium gerrardii is a fast-growing, medium-sized, evergreen tree with bright green,… Read More »Syzygium gerrardii – Forest Waterberry – Boswaterhout – Gihlu
Ziziphus rivularis – False Buffalo thorn – Rivierblinkblaar– Mulalantsa
While similar in appearance to the buffalo thorn, Ziziphus rivularis differs as a thornless upright… Read More »Ziziphus rivularis – False Buffalo thorn – Rivierblinkblaar– Mulalantsa
Teclea gerrardii – Zulu cherry-orange – Zulukersielemoen – Umozane
Also known as the Zulu cherry-orange, Teclea gerrardii predominantly thrives in Kwa-Zulu Natal but can… Read More »Teclea gerrardii – Zulu cherry-orange – Zulukersielemoen – Umozane
Peltophorum africanum – African wattle – Huilboom – Mosehla
The vibrant indigenous tree, Peltophorum africanum, known as the African Wattle, is a wildlife-friendly species… Read More »Peltophorum africanum – African wattle – Huilboom – Mosehla
Grewia lasiocarpa – Forest rasin – Bosrosyntjie – Umhlolo
Commonly known as the forest raisin due to its edible red-brown 4-lobed fruits which turn… Read More »Grewia lasiocarpa – Forest rasin – Bosrosyntjie – Umhlolo
Malus sylvestris – Crab apple
Native to North America and Asia, the Crab apple tree is widely grown for its… Read More »Malus sylvestris – Crab apple
Acacia galpinii/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 growing… Read More »Acacia galpinii/Senegalia galpinii/Monkey thorn/Apiesdoring/Molopa
Olinia emarginata – Mountain hard pear – Berghardepeer – Uqudu
Olinia emarginata – Mountain hard pear – Berghardepeer – Uqudu If you are looking for… Read More »Olinia emarginata – Mountain hard pear – Berghardepeer – Uqudu
Quercus robur – English oak
Historically, Quercus robur is one of the most well-known of all exotic species in South Africa. It hails from Europe and was one of the first trees to be… Read More »Quercus robur – English oak