Virgilia divaricata – Cape lilac – Blossom tree – Keurboom
The Keurboom, known as the “Chosen tree,” is a fast-growing evergreen native to South Africa’s…
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Commiphora harveyi – Red-stem corkwood – Koperstamkanniedood – Umnumbi
Commiphora harveyi, also known as the red-stem corkwood, is an attractive tree characterised by its…
Ceratonia siliqua – Carob tree
Ceratonia siliqua, commonly known as the Carob tree, is a slow-growing exotic species with a…
Syzygium gerrardii – Forest Waterberry – Boswaterhout – Gihlu
Endemic to Southern Africa, Syzygium gerrardii is a fast-growing, medium-sized, evergreen tree with bright green,…
Ziziphus rivularis – False Buffalo thorn – Rivierblinkblaar– Mulalantsa
While similar in appearance to the buffalo thorn, Ziziphus rivularis differs as a thornless upright…
Pappea capensis – Jacket plum – Doppruim – Mongatane
Pappea capensis a South African tree in the family Sapindaceae is the only species in…
Prunus armeniaca – Apricot
The Apricot’s exact origins are unclear, but it’s thought to have originated in parts of…
X Citrofortunella microcarpa – Citrus Calamondin
The Calamondin (Citrofortunella microcarpa) is a hybrid citrus fruit tree resulting from cross-breeding a mandarin…
Chionanthus foveolatus – Pock ironwood – Pokysterhout – Musiri
Popularly known as the Pock ironwood, Chionanthus foveolatus is a hardy medium-sized, evergreen tree that…
Acer palmatum – Japanese maple
The Acer palmatum, commonly known as the Japanese maple, is celebrated for its vibrant and…