tree of the week

Ceratonia siliqua – Carob tree

Ceratonia siliqua is a slow-growing, evergreen tree with a lifespan of around 100 years. Native… Ceratonia siliqua – Carob tree

Catha edulis is an attractive and somewhat controversial tree with both cultural and botanical significance.… Catha edulis – Bushman’s tea – Boesmanstee – Iqgwaka

Plumeria rubra makes a beautiful addition to gardens whether planted in the ground or in… Plumeria rubra – Frangipani

Millettia grandis is a semi-deciduous medium to large tree that brings beauty and ecological value… Millettia grandis – Umzimbeet – Umsambeet –umSimbithwa

Pterocarpus rotundifolius is a deciduous tree valued for its graceful shape, attractive foliage and seasonal… Pterocarpus rotundifolius – Round-leaved bloodwood – Dopperkiaat – Muhataha

Kirkia acuminata is a medium-sized tree well known for storing water in its roots. This… Kirkia acuminata – White seringa – Witsering – Mubvumela

The Cape chestnut is not a true chestnut, it earned its common name due to… Calodendrum capense – Cape chestnut – Kaapsekastaiing – Muvhaha

Cordia caffra occurs naturally in forests, coastal forests, and riverine bush in South Africa. The Septee… Cordia caffra – Septee tree – Septee boom – umLovulovu

Brachylaena transvaalensis, also known as the Forest silver-oak, is a medium to large tree native… Brachylaena transvaalensis – Forest silver-oak – Bosvaalbos –umPhahla

The Cherry tree (Prunus avium) is native to parts of Europe, Turkey, Africa, and Asia.… Prunus avium – Cherry tree – Kersieboom