Ziziphus mucronata
An attractive, medium sized, deciduous tree with a rounded crown. Ziziphus mucronata is an iconic tree in Africa and regarded with much reverence and esteem by many African peoples. It makes an ideal shade tree, particularly in colder areas, as it will provide...Ehretia rigida subsp. nervifolia
Ehretia rigida subsp. nervifolia, the Puzzlebush or Deurmekaarbos, is a large shrub or sometimes a small tree. Although it is deciduous, it is very dense and is a good screening plant. Ehretia rigida subsp. nervifolia is a large, very dense, deciduous shrub with a...Verchellia tortilis subsp. heteracantha (=Acacia tortilis subsp. heteracantha)
Vachellia tortilis, the Umbrella Thorn or Haak-en-steek, is the symbol of most peoples idea of the perfect African tree. A medium to large, spreading ‘umbrella’ crowned tree, Vachellia tortilils is one of southern Africa’s most iconic trees....Vachellia karroo (=Acacia karroo)
One of the icons of the South African veld, Vachellia karroo, the Sweet Thorn, is a very spectacular tree when in full flower. Vachellia karroo, the Sweet Thorn, is, in cultivation, a medium to large single stemmed, deciduous tree. With a rounded crown that is often...Senegalia caffra (=Acacia caffra)
A small to medium sized deciduous tree with a soft and feminine appearance. It is a good choice to plant in lawns, as its open canopy allows enough light through to allow the grass to grow up to the stem. Drought and cold hardy, Senegalia caffra, the Common Hook...
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