Heteropyxis natalensis – Lavender tree – Laventelbom – UmKhuzeuumumKhuemKhuze
Belonging to the Heteropyxidaceae family, Heteropyxis natalensis is an ideal tree to plant in small…
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Citrus aurantifolia – Citrus Lime
Citrus aurantifolia, commonly known as lime, is believed to have originated from a hybrid cross…
Euclea crispa – Blue guarri – Bloughwarrie – Umgwali
A neat tree suitable for small gardens. The beautiful Blue guarri is a dense canopied…
Ceratonia siliqua – Carob tree
Ceratonia siliqua is a slow-growing, evergreen tree with a lifespan of around 100 years. Native…
Catha edulis – Bushman’s tea – Boesmanstee – Iqgwaka
Catha edulis is an attractive and somewhat controversial tree with both cultural and botanical significance.…
Plumeria rubra – Frangipani
Plumeria rubra makes a beautiful addition to gardens whether planted in the ground or in…
Millettia grandis – Umzimbeet – Umsambeet –umSimbithwa
Millettia grandis is a semi-deciduous medium to large tree that brings beauty and ecological value…
Pterocarpus rotundifolius – Round-leaved bloodwood – Dopperkiaat – Muhataha
Pterocarpus rotundifolius is a deciduous tree valued for its graceful shape, attractive foliage and seasonal…
Kirkia acuminata – White seringa – Witsering – Mubvumela
Kirkia acuminata is a medium-sized tree well known for storing water in its roots. This…
Calodendrum capense – Cape chestnut – Kaapsekastaiing – Muvhaha
The Cape chestnut is not a true chestnut, it earned its common name due to…