Toad tree / Padda boom
Toad tree / Padda boom
A beautiful bushveld tree that can be recognised by its large, glossy leaves, fragrant white flowers and large fruit borne in pairs. With its unusual fruits it is excellent for gardeners wanting to bring nature back into their garden ? it attracts birds, insects and small mammals.
Botanical Name:
Tabernaemontana elegans
Did you know?
The seeds are burnt, grounded to a powder and mixed with tobacco for chewing or smoking by the Zulu people.
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Henkel’s yellow / Henkel-se-Geelhout
Henkel’s yellow / Henkel-se-Geelhout
Henkel’s yellow / Henkel-se-Geelhout
Henkel’s yellow / Henkel-se-GeelhoutPodocarpus henkelii is a very neat decorative tree suitable for both home gardens and large landscapes. It makes and excellent specimen tree for lawns and is a good choice for an avenue. Podocarpus henkelii is also suited for formal gardens, as it can be pruned to the desired shape. It can also be left to achieve an informal finish.
Botanical Name:
Podocarpus henkelii
Did you know?
As a nesting site, the trees, especially older, large specimens, are favoured by many birds.
River bushwillow / Vaderlandswilg
River bushwillow / VaderlandswilgThe river bushwillow is often multi-stemmed and somewhat willow-like in habit. It boasts a beautiful form which is just as magical in autumn. Nowadays it is often grown as a street tree and also in gardens for ornament and shade.
Botanical Name:
Combretum erythrophyllum
Did you know?
Roots are used to treat venereal diseases and also as purgatives. Dried, powdered gum may be applied to sores.
Anna tree / Anna boom
Anna tree / Anna boomA fast-growing tree with a greenish grey to whitish bark. The foliage is also green to grey in colour. Interestingly enough, the Anna tree loses its thorns when it matures into an adult tree – making it a good garden tree!
Botanical Name:
Faidherbia albeda
Did you know?
The pods are an important source of food to livestock and game in the ry season.
Wild pear / Drolpeer
Wild pear / DrolpeerThe wild pear is a lovely garden specimen, and the spectacular show of scented flowers is a herald of spring. It has a single stem and a somewhat rounded crown. It is both frost and drought resistant.
Botanical Name:
Dombeya rotundifolia
Did you know?
Strong rope can be made from the fibrous inner bark.
