by Malcolm Hepplewhite | Jun 18, 2019 | Evergreen, Fairly Cold Hardy, Large shrub or small tree, Partial Shade to Full Shade, Regular water in summer, Sun to Partial Shade, Water-wise
( = Duvernoia adhatodoides) Justicia adhatodoides, Pistol-bush, is a very ornamental shrub or small tree that is very desirable as a garden plant. It is evergreen with large, graceful, dark green leaves that give the plant a tropical appearance. It will grow in sun,...
by Malcolm Hepplewhite | Apr 8, 2019 | Deciduous, Fairly Cold Hardy, Full Sun, Large trees, Regular water in summer, Thorny Plants
A symbol of the river banks, pan edges and marhy places in the lowveld savhana, Vachellia xanthophloea, the Fever Tree, has now become a popular garden subject in southern Africa. Vachellia xanthophloea, the Fever Tree, is an iconic tree associated with the...
by Malcolm Hepplewhite | Nov 21, 2018 | Deciduous, Fairly Cold Hardy, Medium sized tree, More Sun than Shade, Thorny Plants, Water-wise
An icon of Africa, Erythrina lysistemon (Common Coraltree, Gewone Koraalboom) grows into a medium sized tree with a well rounded crown. It is well known for its amazing display of bright red flowers in winter or early spring before the new leaves appear. The flowers...
by Malcolm Hepplewhite | Sep 14, 2018 | Evergreen, Fairly Cold Hardy, Groundcovers, Regular water, Sun to Partial Shade
Asystasia gangetica is a lovely groundcover that gets miniature Mackaya bella-like white flowers. Asystasia gangetica is an attractive groundcover with dark green leaves and masses of miniature Mackaya bella-like white flowers. It grows well in...
by Malcolm Hepplewhite | Sep 2, 2018 | Evergreen, Fairly Cold Hardy, Small to medium Trees, Sun to Partial Shade, Water-wise
Rothmannia capensis is one of our most beautiful evergreen indigenous trees. It has a dense, roundish crown of glossy, dark green leaves. The flowers are large, white to cream bells with maroon speckles in their throats. A tree in full flower is a sight...
by Malcolm Hepplewhite | Sep 1, 2018 | Fairly Cold Hardy, Large shrub or small tree, Regular water, Shrub, Sun to Partial Shade
Indigofera jucunda, the River Indigo produces masses of spikes of pink and white flowers from November till March. An attractive, evergreen, large shrub or small tree, Indigofera jucunda is a show stopper when in flower. With a multitude of clusters of small, pink and...
