Umbrella thorn / Haak-en-steek
Umbrella thorn / Haak-en-steek
A drought-resistant tree with the classic, umbrella-shaped canopy associated with thorn trees. Many bird species take advantage of the protection it offers and build their nests in the canopy.
Botanical Name:
Vachellia tortillis
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Cape ash / Kaapse essenhout
Cape ash / Kaapse essenhoutThis is a medium to large attractive tree that has been used as a street tree in many towns and cities of South Africa. It is also ideal for spaces where you need to create a canopy in a relatively short space of time. Its crown is rounded and autumn foliage yellow or reddish.
Botanical Name:
Ekebergia capensis
Did you know?
The fruit is enjoyed by an array of game, from all kinds of bird species to bushbuck and baboons.
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
Did you know?
The delicious fruits are eaten fresh. They may be stored in containers and the sticky sweet mass may still be edible after several months.
False olive / Vals olyf
False olive / Vals olyfIf you want to attract butterflies, moths and birds to your garden the false olive is the way to go – not only does it provide food for wildlife it is also a sweetly scented and beautiful tree.
Botanical Name:
Buddleija saligna
Did you know?
False olive makes good fuel wood as it burns with an intense heat.
Flatcrown / Platkroon
Flatcrown / PlatkroonA magnificent tree with an unmistakeable spreading flat crown. The leaves are dark green above, yellowish or rusty velvety below. It’s ideal for providing shade. The flowers are a strikingly white or greenish white during spring.
Botanical Name:
Albizia adianthifolia
Did you know?
In rural areas, seeds are considered edible and are used for making a sauce.
