Commiphora marlothii – Paperbark corkwood – Papierbaskanniedood
Commiphora marlothii is a deciduous to semi-deciduous tree named after a South African pharmacist and…
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Populus simonii – Chinese poplar
Native to China, Populus simonii is a quick growing deciduous tree resembling the Lombardy Poplar…
Quercus palustris/Pin oak
If you are looking to introduce autumn colours to your garden, Pin oak is a…
Freylinia tropica – Honey-bell bush – Blouheuningklokkiesbos
A low maintenance versatile shrub that reaches a mature height of 2.5m, Freylinia tropica is…
Thespesia acutiloba – Wild tulip tree – Small-leaved Portia tree – Kleinblaarportiaboom – Iphuphume
Although not so well known amongst general gardeners, Thespesia acutiloba is a beautiful hardy, semi-deciduous…
Bersama lucens – Glossy white ash – Blinkblaarwitessenhout – isiNdiyandiya
Bersama lucens is an uncommon small to medium sized tree characterised with shiny, leathery, thick…
Searsia lancea – Karee – Rooikaree – Mosinabele
The Karee is low maintenance evergreen tree with a loose rounded crown. On higher altitudes,…
River Bushwillow/Combretum erythrophyllum/Rooiblaar/Umdubu
Well known for its spectacular red autumn colours, Combretum erythrophyllum is a deciduous to semi-deciduous…
Searsia crenata – Dune crow-berry – Duinekraaibessie
Previously Rhus crenata, Searsia crenata is an evergreen shrub belonging to the Mango family. This…
Chionanthus peglerae – Giant pock ironwood – Reusepokysterhout – isiZimane
Chionanthus peglerae is native to temperate, forested regions and tropical Asia, but can be found…