Botanical Name
Common Name
Cream of tartar tree
Plant Type
Regarded as the largest succulent plant in the world, the baobab is steeped in a wealth of mystique.
Botanical Name
Common Name
Velvet rock elder
Plant Type
It is excellent for small gardens especially where filtered light is desired. It is very adaptable and drought resistant.
Botanical Name
Common Name
Turkey berry
Plant Type
A shrub or small tree with glossy, dark green foliage; branches are armed with spines.
Botanical Name
Common Name
Rock elder
Plant Type
The grey bark, coupled with branches that emerge at right angles, gives this tree a very distinct signature.
Botanical Name
Common Name
Outeniqua yellowwood
Plant Type
The mature trees have beautiful, dark purplish-brown and flaking bark that flakes off in circular pieces. It is a beautiful tree for a park.
Botanical Name
Common Name
Real yellowwood
Plant Type
Podocarpus latifolius has beautiful blue-green leaves and that make this an outstanding shade tree for bigger gardens. It can grow in a container for many years.
Botanical Name
Common Name
White pear
Plant Type
A fairly fast growing tree with glossy, dark green foliage. This makes a wonderful garden subject.
Botanical Name
Common Name
White bauhinia
Plant Type
Bauhinia petersiana has magnificent, frilly, large, fragrant white flowers in late summer and requires full sun to flower best. Historically the seeds were used as a coffee substitute.
Botanical Name
Common Name
Brown ivory
Plant Type
Berchemia discolor is a worthwhile, neat tree for a larger garden where frost is mild. It makes a beautiful medium to large feature tree in the garden with yellow-green flowers.
Botanical Name
Common Name
Red ivory
Plant Type
Berchemia zeyheri is an attractive, small tree with glossy light green foliage that is almost leathery and has a sturdy growth. This small ornamental tree deserves a spot in a garden.