Monkey thorn / Apiesdoring
Monkey thorn / Apiesdoring
This is a large tree with luxuriant, light green foliage. Its fast growth rate and attractive shape makes it ideal for a big garden, avenue or car park.
Botanical Name:
Senegalia galpinii
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Many birds often prefer nesting in this tree as it provides protection.
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Red milkwood / Moepel
Red milkwood / MoepelA medium sized decorative tree that has a spreading, densely rounded crown. It has the potential to make an excellent evergreen garden specimen for larger gardens, parks and golf courses. This tree casts a deep shade, which offers a cool escape from the hot African sun.
Botanical Name:
Mimusops zeyheri
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The Transvaal red milkwood has gained its popularity with people, birds as well as monkeys and baboons through its tasty fruit which are sweet and high in vitamin C.
Forest elder / Bosvlier
Forest elder / BosvlierA small tree ideal as a focal point in the garden or it makes a attractive street tree. A lovely dense and rounded crown is often evident, contributing greatly to the visual appeal of the species.
Botanical Name:
Nuxia floribunda
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The flowers attract a host of insects. The abundant supply of nectar makes it a good honey tree.
Brown stinkwood / Bruin stinkhout (Mitserie)
Brown stinkwood / Bruin stinkhout (Mitserie)
Brown stinkwood / Bruin stinkhout (Mitserie)
Brown stinkwood / Bruin stinkhout (Mitserie)A perfect garden tree for those who want thick shade in the summer. The trunk is usually single with a rounded or dome-shaped crown and scattered bright red leaves. Mitzeeri’s are also a good tree if one wants to attract birds. In autumn to winter months the leaves turn a brilliant red or orange, making it an attractive tree all year round.
Botanical Name:
Bridelia micrantha
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The roots are used to treat stomach complaints and leaf sap is used for sore eyes.
Red ivory / Rooi ivoor
Red ivory / Rooi ivoorThis medium-sized and neatly shaped tree normally grows in groups with other trees and is very attractive to birds. The leaves are glossy dark green above and pale green below. It’s generally a smaller tree than the berchemia discolor with smaller leaves and reddish fruit.
Botanical Name:
Berchemia zeyheri
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The delicious fruits are eaten fresh. They may be stored in containers and the sticky sweet mass may still be edible after several months.
