by Malcolm Hepplewhite | Feb 21, 2021 | Bee Friendly, Bird Friendly, Butterfly & Moth Friendly, Cold Hardy, Deciduous, Medium to large tree, Sun to Partial Shade, Water in summer, Water-wise, Wildlife Friendly
An iconic African tree, the stately Celtis africana is one of our few trees that reflects the seasons beautifully. It is a soft, light green with new leaves in spring, darker green in summer, yellows in autumn and almost metallic grey, and very structural while...
by Malcolm Hepplewhite | Jan 30, 2021 | Bee Friendly, Bird Friendly, Cold Hardy, Evergreen, Full Sun, Succulent, Water-wise
One of the best-known Aloes in Gauteng, Aloe marlothii’s beautiful shape, and stunning flowers make it much sought after as a specimen plant in local gardens and elsewhere in southern Africa. Their bright flowers are nectar-rich and will attract sunbirds and other...
by Malcolm Hepplewhite | Jan 28, 2021 | Bee Friendly, Bird Friendly, Cold Hardy, Evergreen, Shrub, Succulent, Sun to Partial Shade, Water-wise
Aloe arborescens (Krantz Aloe, Kransaalwyn) is probably the most widely grown of all the Aloes. A succulent shrub typically grows up to 2 metres tall with a 3 metre spread, it is one of the most free-flowering and showiest of all the Aloe species. It can be used...
by Malcolm Hepplewhite | Jan 25, 2021 | Bee Friendly, Bird Friendly, Butterfly & Moth Friendly, Cold Hardy, Evergreen, Large shrub or small tree, Sun or Shade, Water-wise
Acokanthera oppositifolia is evergreen, a large, shrub or small tree that has dark green leaves. In early spring, it gets lovely clusters of white and pink, fragrant flowers that are followed by attractive purple to black berries. Although poisonous, it is safe to...
by Malcolm Hepplewhite | Jan 21, 2021 | Bee Friendly, Bird Friendly, Butterfly & Moth Friendly, Cold Hardy, Large shrub or small tree, Partly deciduous to evergreen, Plants with thorns, Sun to Partial Shade, Water-wise
Dodyalis caffra is a large shrub or small tree with a dense crown. A deciduous to evergreen, large shrub or small to medium tree with a dense crown. Dovyalis caffra is a thorny plant that is often planted as a security hedge. The apricot sized fruit borne on...
by Malcolm Hepplewhite | Jan 27, 2020 | Bee Friendly, Cold Hardy, Evergreen, Shrub, Sun to Partial Shade, Water-wise
A medium sized, evergreen shrub with attractive silvery-grey foliage and cheerful yellow daisy flowers. Euryops pectinatus flowers freely and is very showy when in full flower. It is a low maintenance, drought and cold hardy garden plant. Euryops pectinatus, Golden...
