by Malcolm Hepplewhite | Nov 21, 2018 | Bee Friendly, Bird Friendly, Butterfly & Moth Friendly, 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 | Nov 13, 2018 | Bee Friendly, Bird Friendly, Butterfly & Moth Friendly, Deciduous, Medium sized tree, Plants with thorns, Sun to Partial Shade, Very Cold Hardy, Water-wise
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...
