by Malcolm Hepplewhite | Oct 22, 2018 | Cold Hardy, Evergreen, Full Sun, Groundcovers, Sun to Partial Shade, Water-wise
Felicia ameloides, Blue Felicia, is a cheerful and ‘sunny’ addition to any garden. Its daisy flowers are sky or even darker blue with yellow centers and are borne in profusion. It can be mass planted as a groundcover, or mixed with other colourful perennials or used...
by Malcolm Hepplewhite | Oct 4, 2018 | Cold Hardy, Deciduous to partly deciduous, Full Sun, Large shrub or small tree, Thorny Plants, Water-wise
A large shrub or small tree with attractive and novel bi-coloured flowers that are followed by interesting, intertwined pods. Dichrostachys cinerea can easily be pruned into shapely, single stemmed trees. May be thickly planted along boundaries to form an...
by Malcolm Hepplewhite | Sep 18, 2018 | Evergreen, Full Sun, Large shrub or small tree, Very Cold Hardy, Water-wise
Searsia lancea (= Rhus lancea) is a very drought and cold hardy evergreen tree, the Karee is a symbol of South Africa’s dry interior. Reasonably fast growing, it is happy in most soils, even poor draining types. May be used for screening or as a shade tree. In the...
by Malcolm Hepplewhite | Sep 4, 2018 | Cold Hardy, Full Sun, Plants with thorns, Small to medium Trees, Water-wise
Vachellia robusta subsp robusta, the Robust Thorn-tree, is a small to medium upright decidious tree with a crown that is typically a lot narrower than it is tall. Its narrow upright growth and majestic stature make it a popular thorn tree for smaller to medium sized...
by Malcolm Hepplewhite | Aug 28, 2018 | Deciduous, Full Sun, Medium to Large sree, Very Cold Hardy, Water-wise
Combretum erythrophyllum is a medium to large, deciduous tree with lovely form, crooked stem with attractive pale bark and, often, beautiful autumn colours. A good choice as a specimen shade tree in large gardens or may be planted in groves to create a parkland...
by Malcolm Hepplewhite | Aug 27, 2018 | Cold Hardy, Deciduous, Full Sun, Plants with thorns, Small to medium Trees, Water-wise
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. Besides its stunning...
