Flatcrown / Platkroon
Flatcrown / Platkroon
A 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.
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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.
Bushveld gardenia / Bosveld katjiepiering
Bushveld gardenia / Bosveld katjiepiering
Bushveld gardenia / Bosveld katjiepiering
Bushveld gardenia / Bosveld katjiepieringA small, bushy tree – good to use for screening. The flowers are showy, solitary, large, white in colour and sweetly scented.
Botanical Name:
Gardenia volkensii
Did you know?
The gardenia volkensii is used medicinally as a cure for intestinal worms as well as infusions of the fruit and roots are used to induce vomiting.
Lavender tree / Laventel boom
Lavender tree / Laventel boomHeteropyxis natalensis is an ideal tree for home gardens – a good focal point. It doesn’t get too big and the root system is non-invasive. The tree is usually multistemmed, the crown is rounded and foliage drooping.
Botanical Name:
Heteropyxis natalensis
Did you know?
A favourite of the black rhino and the leaves are used in potpourrie because of their signature scent.
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
Did you know?
The flowers attract a host of insects. The abundant supply of nectar makes it a good honey tree.
