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Pterocarpus rotundifolius | Round-leaved teak | A profusely flowering, semi-deciduous, drought tolerant tree.| North-east Pretoria
Pterocarpus rotundifolius
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English name is
Round-leaved bloodwood
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Afrikaans name is
Dopperkiaat
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It is mildly sensitive ( min. temperature is -0.5C)
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It will grow in soil type:
well-drained, sandy
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Mature size?
Small: 8m high; 8m crown
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Plant in container?
No
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It's leaf growth is
semi-deciduous
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It's growth rate is
medium
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It's roots are
non-aggressive
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It's drought tolerance?
Drought tollerant
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Sexes?
Bisexual flower on same the tree
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Birds?
None
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Screening value?
None
flowers in profusion
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Flowers?
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Value to game?
browse leaves
Gardening ideas
Suitable for a small garden. Pterocarpus rotundifolius bears bright yellow flowers in profusion. It attracts many insects.
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Rapanea melanophloeos | Cape-beech | Kaapse boekenhout | A neat, upright, evergreen tree. | Oubaai Golf Estate
Rapanea melanophloeos
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English name is
Cape-beech
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Afrikaans name is
Kaapse boekenhout
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It is hardy (min. temperature -2C )
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It will grow in soil type:
well-drained, compost rich
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Mature size?
Medium: 10m high; 6m crown
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Plant in container?
Yes
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It's leaf growth is
evergreen
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It's growth rate is
medium
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It's roots are
slightly aggressive
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It's drought tolerance?
Requires modest water
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Sexes?
Bisexual flower on the same tree
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Birds?
Fruit eaters
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Screening value?
up to 10m
inconspicuous
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Flowers?
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Value to game?
no value
Gardening ideas
Suitable for a small garden. Plant it as a focal point and shade tree. Cape beech's up-right growth form has a somewhat formal look and will compliment a formal garden design. It is a no-nonsense, hardy tree. The species has a tendency to sprout from root suckers which must be controlled, but is otherwise low maintenance.
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Rauvolfia caffra | Quinine tree | Kinaboom | Semi-deciduous shade tree, Nature's Valley
Rauvolfia caffra
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English name is
Quinine tree
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Afrikaans name is
Kinaboom
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It is mildly sensitive ( min. temperature is -0.5C)
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It will grow in soil type:
clay soil
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Mature size?
Large: 15m high, 12m crown
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Plant in container?
No
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It's leaf growth is
evergreen
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It's growth rate is
fast
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It's roots are
aggressive
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It's drought tolerance?
Needs much water
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Sexes?
Bisexual flower on same the tree
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Birds?
Fruit eaters
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Screening value?
None
inconspicuous
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Flowers?
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Value to game?
browse leaves
Gardening ideas
Suitable for a large garden. Rauvolfia caffra has large glossy leaves and will provide dense shade. It grows well in clay soil.
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Rothmannia capensis | Wild gardinia | Valskatjiepiering | Dark green leaves and striking, sweet scented flowers lasting only two days. Large fruit stays on the tree for a long time. Bataleur Nature Reserve
Rothmannia capensis
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English name is
Wild gardenia
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Afrikaans name is
Valskatjiepiering
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It is hardy (min. temperature is -2C)
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It will grow in soil type:
well-drained sandy or rocky
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Mature size?
Medium 10m high; 6m crown
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Plant in container?
Yes
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It's leaf growth is
evergreen
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It's growth rate is
slow
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It's roots are
non-aggressive
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It's drought tolerance?
Needs modest water
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Sexes?
Bisexual flower on the same tree
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Birds?
None
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Screening value?
None
showy flowers
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Flowers?
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Value to game?
no value
Gardening ideas
This slow growing tree is a collectors item. Its up-right growth form and dark-green leaves will draw immediate attention. Combine this with its short-lived, sweet scented flowers and large fruit, and you will agree that this tree adds something different and unique to your garden. It grows well in a large pot, but will need regular feeding to maintain the leaves' dark-green color. Use this method to enjoy Wild gardenia in a very small garden.
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Schotia brachypetala
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English name is
Weeping boer-bean
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Afrikaans name is
Huilboerboon
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It is hardy -survives a min. temperature of -2C
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It will grow in soil type:
well-drained, sandy
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Mature size?
Medium: 10m high; 8m crown
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Plant in container?
Yes
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It's leaf growth is
semi-deciduous
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It's growth rate is
medium
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It's roots are
slightly aggressive
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It's drought tolerance?
Needs modest water
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Sexes?
Bisexual flower on same the tree
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Birds?
Nectar feeders
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Screening value?
None
showy flowers
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Flowers?
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Value to game?
browse leaves
Gardening ideas
Suitable for a large garden. Scotia brachypetala bears striking red flower and is an ideal shade tree.
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Searsia chirindensis | Red currant | Bostaaibos | Fast growing shade tree | George airport
Searsia chirindensis
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English name is
Red currant
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Afrikaans name is
Bostaaibos
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It is mildly sensitive ( min. temperature is -0.5C)
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It will grow in soil type:
well-drained, sandy
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Mature size?
Medium: 10m high; 10m crown
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Plant in container?
No
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It's leaf growth is
semi-deciduous
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It's growth rate is
fast
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It's roots are
slightly aggressive
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It's drought tolerance?
Needs modest water
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Sexes?
Separate male and female trees
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Birds?
Fruit eaters
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Screening value?
None
inconspicuous
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Flowers?
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Value to game?
browse leaves
Gardening ideas
Suitable for a large garden. Searsia chirindensis is fast growing and will soon provide shade. It can be messy during leaf shedding, but leaves are large and easy to tidy up. Leaves make excellent compost.. Leave them in lying in your flower beds.
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Searsia karee | Karee | Swartkaree, Rooikaree | A very hardy, dependable, evergreen tree | Leeuwfontein Estates
Searsia lancea
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English name is
Karee
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Afrikaans name is
Rooikaree, Swartkaree
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It is very hardy -survives a min. temperature of -6C
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It will grow in soil type:
clay soil
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Mature size?
Medium: 8m high, 8m crown
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Plant in container?
No
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It's leaf growth is
evergreen
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It's growth rate is
medium
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It's roots are
slightly aggressive
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It's drought tolerance?
Drought tolerant
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Sexes?
Separate male and female trees
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Birds?
Fruit eaters
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Screening value?
None
inconspicuous
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Flowers?
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Value to game?
browse leaves
Gardening ideas
Suitable for a small garden. Karee is one of only a few evergreen trees which tolerates severe frost. It has a spreading growth form and needs occasional pruning to form a canopy at height. Its black, rough trunk and branches are characteristic of the species and makes for a striking presentation in the garden. It is an easy grower, but can be messy at times.
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Searsia leptodictya | Mountain karee | Small to medium size semi-deciduous tree, ideal for screening. Growth form is typical for the species in the wild. North-east Pretoria
Searsia leptodictya
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English name is
Mountain karee
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Afrikaans name is
Bergkaree
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It is hardy -survives a min. temperature of -2C
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It will grow in soil type:
well-drained, sandy
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Mature size?
Small: 3m high; 3m crow
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Plant in container?
Yes
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It's leaf growth is
semi-deciduous
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It's growth rate is
medium
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It's roots are
non-aggressive
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It's drought tolerance?
Drought tolerant
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Sexes?
Separate male and female trees
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Birds?
Fruit eaters
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Screening value?
up to 2m
inconspicuous
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Flowers?
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Value to game?
browse leaves
Gardening ideas
Suitable for a small garden as a screening tree. Searsia leptodictya has bright green leaves, forming a dense compact canopy. It grows at a medium rate and is a good candidate for screening. Trim the tree up if you want to raise the canopy. Plant it in a large pot if you have a very small garden
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Blue currant | Very hardy small tree with striking grey leaves | Leeuwfontein Estates
Searsia zeyheri
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English name is
Blue currant
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Afrikaans name is
Bloutaaibos
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It is very hardy (min. temperature is -6C)
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It will grow in soil type:
well-drained, sandy
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Mature size?
Small: 2m high; 1m crown
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Plant in container?
Yes
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It's leaf growth is
semi-deciduous
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It's growth rate is
medium
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It's roots are
average
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It's drought tolerance?
Needs modest water
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Sexes?
Separate male and female trees
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Birds?
Fruit eaters
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Screening value?
up to 2m
inconspicuous
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Flowers?
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Value to game?
browse leaves
Gardening ideas
Searsia zeyheri is suitable for a very small garden. Use it as a focal point or to screen an unsightly wall.
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Monkey thorn | Large deciduous tree bearing striking flowers | Leeuwfontein Estates, Pretoria,
Senegalia galpinii
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English name is
Monkey thorn
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Afrikaans name is
Apiesdoring
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It is hardy -survives a min. temperature of -2C
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It will grow in soil type:
well-drained, sandy
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Mature size?
Very large: 20m high; 20m crown
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Plant in container?
Yes
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It's leaf growth is
deciduous
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It's growth rate is
very fast
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It's roots are
aggressive
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It's drought tolerance?
Needs much water
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Sexes?
Bisexual flower on same the tree
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Birds?
Nesting
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Screening value?
None
showy flowers in profusion
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Flowers?
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Value to game?
eat fruit
Gardening ideas
Suitable for a very large garden. Senegalia galpinii responds well to pruning and is an excellent candidate to plant in a large pot. This is the way to go if you have a small or even very small garden
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