Salix mucronata – Cape Willow – Kaapse Wilger
Summer is on its way and a popular image depicting our summer is that of…
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Freylinia tropica – Honeybell bush – Heuningklokkiesbos
Indigenous to South Africa, Freylinia tropica has the delightful common name of Honeybell bush, describing…
Prunus avium – Cherry tree – Kersieboom
Prunus avium is an exotic fruit tree that originally hails from South Eastern Europe and…
Erythrina lysistemon – Common Coral tree – Koraalboom
Widely grown and best known for its pretty blooms in winter and early spring, Erythrina…
Burchellia bubalina – Wild Pomegranate – Wilde Granaat
An indigenous, attractive small tree or large shrub, the Wild Pomegranate gets its common name…
Celtis africana – White stinkwood – Wit stinkhout
Indigenous to South Africa, the White Stinkwood is a wonderful addition to your garden. Celtis…
Ceratonia siliqua – Carob tree – Johannesbroodboom
This native of the Mediterranean and Middle East is an exotic tree in South Africa,…
Aloe arborescens – Krantz aloe – Kransaalwyn
Indigenous to South Africa and occurring in almost every part of our country, is the…
Syzygium cordatum – Water Berry – Waterbessie
The Water Berry is indigenous to South Africa and occurs naturally along streambanks and forest…
Steganotaenia araliacea – Carrot tree – Geelwortelboom
A fairly rare deciduous tree, Steganotaenia araliacea is indigenous and found in the Southern regions…