Citrus sinensis – Orange tree – Lemoenboom
Originating from the Far East, the Orange tree is one of our favourite fruit trees…
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Combretum apiculatum – Red bush willow – Rooiboswilg
The attractive, deciduous Red Bush Willow is native to Africa and will grow in most…
Schotia afra – Karoo boer-bean – Karoo huilboerboon
Schotia afra is a small, evergreen tree to plant in a small garden. Growing to…
Bolusanthus speciosus – Tree Wisteria – Vanwykshout
Jacarandas are in full bloom in Pretoria, heralding the beginning of summer, but did you…
Cryptocarya latifolia – Broad-leaved quince – Breeblaarkweper
Indigenous to South Africa, the broad-leaved wild quince is a medium to large tree, growing…
Aloidendron dichotomum – Quiver tree – Kokerboom
Indigenous to South Africa, the Quiver tree is one of the best known aloes that…
Millettia grandis – Umzimbeet – Umsambeet
The indigenous Millettia grandis is a tall, shade tree with a spreading crown that naturally…
Pavetta gardeniifolia – Christmas bride’s bush – Kersbruidbos
The pretty Pavetta gardeniifolia is a large shrub that can develop into a small tree,…
Buddleja salviifolia – Sagewood – Saliehout
With spring in the air, warm weather on the way and breezes stirring, scented trees…
Euclea pseudebenus – Cape ebony and Ziziphus mucronata – Buffalo thorn
National Arbor Week takes place during the first week of September and as such we…