Knobbly fig / Knoppiesvy
Knobbly fig / Knoppiesvy
Just like many of the fig species, the knobbly fig feeds a variety of animals and has a beautiful growth form. It may grow as an ordinary, stand-alone tree or in a cluster.
Botanical Name:
Ficus sansibarika
Did you know?
The leaves are browsed by elephants, giraffe, kudu and nyala.
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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.
Apple leaf / Appelblaar
Apple leaf / AppelblaarThe Apple leaf is a medium- to large-sized tree with a wide-spreading, dense and rounded crown. The main stem is tall, straight and bare, occasionally bent and twisted.
Botanical Name:
Philenoptera violacea
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The wood of this attractive tree makes a stunning ornamental display.
Cheesewood / Kasuur
Cheesewood / KasuurA small to medium-sized, well-shaped tree with glossy leaves that have a resinous smell when crushed. A beautiful garden tree, which can be grown in sun or semi-shade, and can be used in forest and bush clumps as well as being used as a hedge plant. It’s a wonderful shade tree, and with its non-aggressive root system it’s ideal for small gardens and containers.
Botanical Name:
Pittosporum viridiflorum
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Many birds, including the Red-eyed Dove and several starlings eat the seeds. Goats and game (Kudu, Nyala, and Bushbuck) browse the leaves.
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.
