Anthocleista grandiflora – Forest-fever tree – Boskoorsboom – Mophala
Anthocleista grandiflora is an evergreen striking tree with a tall straight trunk topped with a crown of huge…
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Tarconanthus camphoratus – Camphor bush – Vaalbos – Mofahlana
Known as the Camphor bush because of its scent, Tarconathus camphoratus is a semi-deciduous to…
Diospyros mespiliformis – Jackalberry – Jakkalsbessie – Motlouma
Diospyros mespiliformis is a semi-deciduous to evergreen tree with a dense rounded spreading crown and a tall…
Mundulea sericea – Cork bush – Kurkbos – Mukunda-ndou
Famous for its thick corky bark, Mundulea sericea is an attractive small tree originating from KwaZulu Natal. This tree normally reaches…
Rawsonia lucida – Forest peach – Bosperske – iThambo
A very beautiful shrub or small evergreen tree with spreading, drooping branches. Rawsonia lucida occurs naturally in…
Vachellia rehmanniana – Silky thorn – Sydoring – Musivhisha
Closely related to V.sieberiana, The Silky thorn is a medium sized tree that can reach…
Gardenia jasminoides – Cape jasmine – Katjiepiering
Well known for its fragrant, showy, creamy white flowers which contrast with its lustrous dark,…
Teclea gerrardii – Zulu monkey orange – Zulukersielemoen – Umozane
The Zulu cherry-orange is an ornamental tree that grows well in sunny or shady positions…
Vachellia karoo – Sweet thorn – Soetdoring – Umunga
As we get ready for spring tree planting we would like to remind each other…
Cordia caffra – Septee tree – Septeeboom -Umduda
The beautiful Cordia caffra is a small to medium sized tree that possesses an interesting…