tree of the week
Pyrus communis – Pear – Peerboom
The pear, a tree and shrub species of the genus Pyrus in the family Rosaceae,… Read More »Pyrus communis – Pear – Peerboom
Virgilia divaricata – Cape lilac – Blossom tree – Keurboom
The Keurboom, known as the “Chosen tree,” is a fast-growing evergreen native to South Africa’s… Read More »Virgilia divaricata – Cape lilac – Blossom tree – Keurboom
Commiphora harveyi – Red-stem corkwood – Koperstamkanniedood – Umnumbi
Commiphora harveyi, also known as the red-stem corkwood, is an attractive tree characterised by its… Read More »Commiphora harveyi – Red-stem corkwood – Koperstamkanniedood – Umnumbi
Ceratonia siliqua – Carob tree
Ceratonia siliqua, commonly known as the Carob tree, is a slow-growing exotic species with a… Read More »Ceratonia siliqua – Carob tree
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
Pappea capensis – Jacket plum – Doppruim – Mongatane
Pappea capensis a South African tree in the family Sapindaceae is the only species in… Read More »Pappea capensis – Jacket plum – Doppruim – Mongatane
Prunus armeniaca – Apricot
The Apricot’s exact origins are unclear, but it’s thought to have originated in parts of… Read More »Prunus armeniaca – Apricot
X Citrofortunella microcarpa – Citrus Calamondin
The Calamondin (Citrofortunella microcarpa) is a hybrid citrus fruit tree resulting from cross-breeding a mandarin… Read More »X Citrofortunella microcarpa – Citrus Calamondin