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KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa · The Largest Selection of Indigenous Species in any Nursery in KZN.

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Acacia galpinii (Monkey-thorn) - (presently Senegalia galpinii)

Acacia galpinii (Monkey-thorn) - (presently Senegalia galpinii) / One of the tallest of the naturally occurring Acacias, it has beautifully flaking bark, a wide, somewhat spreading or domed canopy of luxurious, pale green, feathery foliage, large, dark, arched thorns and masses of striking, creamy, bottlebrush-like flowers, that are an unusual purple-red before they open. The dainty leaflets fold up at night. The common name is believed to refer to tendency of monkeys to take refuge in amongst the thorny branches and their love of eating the pods.

Peculiar Plants

Peculiar Plants

Podocarpus falcatus (Presently Afrocarpus falcatus)

Podocarpus falcatus (Presently Afrocarpus falcatus) / • A magnificent, medium to very large tree, with a tall, clean, cylindrical trunk of attractively flaking bark, and a slender or rounded, much branched crown of graceful and delicate leaves in a charming shade of green. often seen with lovely tufts of hanging lichens. Some of the largest specimens can be found in the Knysna forests and are believed to more than 600 years old – awe inspiring relics of the giants that once flourished. It is a protected tree in South Africa.

Mackaya bella (Forest Bell bush / Mackaya / River Bells)

Mackaya bella (Forest Bell bush / Mackaya / River Bells) / A delightful, upright and somewhat rounded shrub with slender branches and brilliantly lustrous, deep green and wavy, neat oval leaves. From spring to autumn, sprays of large yet dainty, white to pale lilac, two-lipped, bell-like flowers adorn the plant in profusion. The flowers are etched with fine, vein-like, pale violet lines. The Forest Bell-bush is famed for the striking, simplistic beauty of its flowers, and its ability to thrive in deeply shaded areas where other plants may fail.

Creatures & Critters

Creatures & Critters / Interesting animals and insects we encounter on the farm...

Loxostylis alata (Wild Pepper Tree / Tarwood / Tigerwood)

Loxostylis alata (Wild Pepper Tree / Tarwood / Tigerwood) / A superbly beautiful, hardy, single or multi-stemmed, much branched, small to medium sized tree with a dense, spreading crown of light to dark green, shining, decorative foliage. The tree is often seen with stunning, coral pink to yellow new leaves emerging from amongst the mass of glossy green foliage and is a truly spectacular sight in full bloom.
A watery, non-toxic latex is present is some parts of the tree, and the fruits contain a sticky, tar-like substance.

Croton sylvaticus (Forest Fever-berry / Forest Croton)

Croton sylvaticus (Forest Fever-berry / Forest Croton) / A most charming and versatile, small to medium sized tree, with a typically broad, tall, cylindrical bole and a densely leafy, somewhat rounded to elegantly dome-shaped crown of fresh green leaves. The bark is a beautiful, chromatic grey to greenish-brown, with shallow horizontal fissures, and emits an aromatic, pepper-like smell when handled. Long, pendulous stalks of bright orange fruits adorn the tree during summer and early winter, enticing a vast array of bird species.

Kigelia africana (Sausage Tree / Cucumber Tree)

Kigelia africana (Sausage Tree / Cucumber Tree) / The trunk is beautifully grooved and twisted on older trees, with a lovely, light pastel grey, flaky bark and a densely leafy, elegantly rounded crown of large, shining leaves. The trees tend to form a low spreading canopy, and become festooned with masses of very large, dark scarlet to maroon, tubular flowers that adorn the tree on long, stalks, and overflow with copious amounts of sweet nectar. The enormous, grey-green, cylindrical fruits that follow hang from the branches on sturdy strings,

Dombeya rotundifolia (Wild-pear Common Wild-pear or Dombeya)

Dombeya tiliacea (Forest Wild Pear / Forest Dombeya / Cape Wedding Bells / Heart-leaf Dombeya)

Dombeya tiliacea (Forest Wild Pear / Forest Dombeya / Cape Wedding Bells / Heart-leaf Dombeya) / • A multi-stemmed, dense, scrambling shrub or small tree, with a hardy nature, beautiful, dark-green, round to almost heart-shaped, thinly textured leaves and a stem of rough, fissured, dark-brown bark. In late summer, the tree produces clusters of elegant, pure-white, pink centred flowers that have a delicate, sweet scent, and are highly attractive to bees, butterflies and insect life. The tree is a truly magnificent sight to behold when it becomes wreathed in a cloud of pure-white.

Sclerocarya birrea (Marula / Cider Tree)

Sclerocarya birrea (Marula / Cider Tree) / Marula usually grows as a medium sized tree, with a relatively short, erect trunk, attractive silvery-grey, speckled bark and a dense or lightly curved crown of dense, bright foliage. Rich crops of delectable, juicy fruits are readily devoured by most animals and people, and it is one of our most cherished and commercially significant, multipurpose indigenous trees, its uses reputed to have known for more than 10 000 years. It is a protected species.

Clerodendrum glabrum (presently Rotheca glabrum) - Tinderwood / White Cat’s Whiskers

Clerodendrum glabrum (presently Rotheca glabrum) - Tinderwood / White Cat’s Whiskers / A neat, large shrub or small to medium, decorative tree with a curved or rounded crown of dark, lustrous green, sleek foliage, and attractively drooping branches. Wonderfully versatile and hardy, it has high potential as a garden ornamental, especially in tricky coastal gardens. The tree produces masses of dainty and elegant flowerheads that last for many months, and are a magnet for butterflies.

Pittosporum viridiflorum (Cheesewood / Cape Pittosporum / White Cape Beech)

Pittosporum viridiflorum (Cheesewood / Cape Pittosporum / White Cape Beech) / The name stems from the Greek word pitta, which means resin, and spora, a seed, and is believed to refer to the fact that the seeds are often covered with a resinous layer. A most worthwhile garden tree - hardy, not messy, with a beautiful form, striking, colourful seeds, glossy foliage and fragrant flowers. Low maintenance, with non-invasive root system and a lovely rounded crown that provides deep shade. Protected in SA, and crowned tree of the year in 2002

Olea africana (African Olive / Wild Olive / Indian Olive)

Olea africana (African Olive / Wild Olive / Indian Olive) / One of the world’s oldest cultivated plants, Olea africana is classed as a subspecies of the commercial olive, Olea Europea. It is a protected species in three provinces; Northern Cape, Free state and North West. With glossy, silver to almost golden foliage and splendid, eye-catching, dark-purple fruit, and bunches of pure white, dainty flowers, it will add life and beauty to any indigenous garden. Very versatile and adaptable. A neat, decorative, hardy tree and an asset in any wildlife garden.

Mimusops caffra (Coastal Red Milkwood / Red Milkwood)

Mimusops caffra (Coastal Red Milkwood / Red Milkwood) / Usually a small to medium sized tree or large shrub, with a short, twisted trunk, low-spreading branches, a rounded or dome shaped crown and dense, dark greyish-green foliage. The radiantly coloured, decorative fruits are relished by birds. They are also known as “walking trees” - due to the fact that in their natural habitat (sandy soils) they are often blown over by the strong sea winds, and displaced branches touching the ground tend to take root.

Halleria lucida (Tree Fuchsia / White Olive / Halleria / Wild Fuchsia)

Halleria lucida (Tree Fuchsia / White Olive / Halleria / Wild Fuchsia) / One of our most splendid indigenous ornamental trees, Halleria lucida often grows as a small to medium sized, willowy tree or large shrub, with a fairly rounded, elegantly spreading crown, drooping, sprawling branches and striking, vividly coloured flowers that cover the entire tree. The picturesque berries are borne en masse on the old wood, and the tree is highly attractive, both in flower and fruit, especially to birds.

Gardenia thunbergia (White Gardenia / Wild Gardenia / Forest Gardenia )

Gardenia thunbergia (White Gardenia / Wild Gardenia / Forest Gardenia ) / One of the most widely cultivated of the Gardenia’s, this species normally grows as a small, stout tree or large shrub, with a typically spreading, multi-branched, robust shape and angular crown. Renowned for its exceptionally handsome, fragrant flowers and decorative fruits.

Euclea natalensis (Natal Guarri / Large-leaved Guarri / Hairy Guarri / Natal Ebony)

Euclea natalensis (Natal Guarri / Large-leaved Guarri / Hairy Guarri / Natal Ebony) / A resilient, attractive tree, with a very variable appearance, depending on its environment. Ranging from a shrub or small tree to tall and straight, with dark, lustrous, fairly spreading crown. It is immensely adaptable and highly valued amongst indigenous people for its multitude of medicinal benefits. Part of the Ebony family.

Erythrina lysistemon (Common Coral tree / Sacred Coral tree / Lucky-bean tree / Coast Coral tree)

Erythrina lysistemon (Common Coral tree / Sacred Coral tree / Lucky-bean tree / Coast Coral tree) / A quintessential garden tree, wonderfully ornamental, with distinctive, showy, brilliantly red to deep scarlet flowers and thick, thorny branches. Since early times the trees have been loved for their ethereal beauty, especially in winter, when the prominent flowers form a striking contrast to the pale, bare limbs, and their ease of cultivation. The coral tree genus has somewhat 120 species, distributed worldwide. In SA, about 6 have been known to reach tree size.

Dovyalis caffra (Kei Apple / Kai Apple / Dingaan’s Apricot / Wild Apricot / Kau Apple)

Dovyalis caffra (Kei Apple / Kai Apple / Dingaan’s Apricot / Wild Apricot / Kau Apple) / A delightful, much branched small tree or large shrub, with dark, lustrous foliage, prolific, nectar-laden flowers and a lovely, colourful fruiting display. This strikingly handsome, shrubby tree is armed with ferocious spines and a hardy, robust nature.

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Small-flowered Dombeya / Smooth Wild Pear (Dombeya cymose) 🌳 Spot the tiny, excellently camouflaged spider taking refuge in amongst these heavenly scented flowers. This species of Dombeya is very water-loving and can often be seen along river and stream banks. It is sensitive to frost, but established trees can survive if planted in sheltered position. 💧🌿💧

Small-flowered Dombeya / Smooth Wild Pear (Dombeya cymose) 🌳 Spot the tiny, excellently camouflaged spider taking refuge in amongst these heavenly scented flowers. This species of Dombeya is very water-loving and can often be seen along river and stream banks. It is sensitive to frost, but established trees can survive if planted in sheltered position. 💧🌿💧

Small-flowered Dombeya / Smooth Wild Pear (Dombeya cymose) 🌳 Spot the tiny, excellently camouflaged spider taking refuge in amongst these heavenly scented flowers.

Small-flowered Dombeya / Smooth Wild Pear (Dombeya cymose) 🌳 Spot the tiny, excellently camouflaged spider taking refuge in amongst these heavenly scented flowers.

Candlelabrum Lily / (Nelson's) Slime Lily / Natal Albuca (Albuca nelsonii)

Candlelabrum Lily / (Nelson's) Slime Lily / Natal Albuca (Albuca nelsonii)

Candlelabrum Lily / (Nelson's) Slime Lily / Natal Albuca (Albuca nelsonii) An uncommon yet most noteworthy species of epigeal bulb, deplorably scarce in the wild, but thankfully gaining popularity in the horticultural trade. This bulbous perennial has a lovely tuft of arciform, somewhat succulent, vivid green leaves and a belfry of unconventionally shaped, waxy flowers which emit a delightful scent reminiscent of almonds. 💛

Candlelabrum Lily / (Nelson's) Slime Lily / Natal Albuca (Albuca nelsonii) An uncommon yet most noteworthy species of epigeal bulb, deplorably scarce in the wild, but thankfully gaining popularity in the horticultural trade. This bulbous perennial has a lovely tuft of arciform, somewhat succulent, vivid green leaves and a belfry of unconventionally shaped, waxy flowers which emit a delightful scent reminiscent of almonds. 💛

September Bush (Polygala myrtifolia) A pleasing, small statured evergreen shrub with an innately rounded growth habit, soft green foliage and masses of conspicuously veined, pale violet flowers. 🌿🌺

September Bush (Polygala myrtifolia) A pleasing, small statured evergreen shrub with an innately rounded growth habit, soft green foliage and masses of conspicuously veined, pale violet flowers. 🌿🌺

September Bush (Polygala myrtifolia) A pleasing, small statured evergreen shrub with an innately rounded growth habit, soft green foliage and masses of conspicuously veined, pale violet flowers. 🌿🌺 It produces flowers from as early as its second year and will bloom continuously throughout the year.

September Bush (Polygala myrtifolia) A pleasing, small statured evergreen shrub with an innately rounded growth habit, soft green foliage and masses of conspicuously veined, pale violet flowers. 🌿🌺 It produces flowers from as early as its second year and will bloom continuously throughout the year.

The quirky Snuff Box tree (Oncoba spinosa) The flowers are followed by hard, deep reddish-brown capsules that have traditionally been hollowed out and used as snuff boxes.

The quirky Snuff Box tree (Oncoba spinosa) The flowers are followed by hard, deep reddish-brown capsules that have traditionally been hollowed out and used as snuff boxes.

The quirky Snuff Box tree (Oncoba spinosa) A small to medium sized, deciduous, much-branched tree armed with stout, slender spines, often grown as an ornamental or informal hedge. 🌿The seeds yield an edible oil that is also used to treat various skin complaints. A slow-growing, drought tolerant species.

The quirky Snuff Box tree (Oncoba spinosa) A small to medium sized, deciduous, much-branched tree armed with stout, slender spines, often grown as an ornamental or informal hedge. 🌿The seeds yield an edible oil that is also used to treat various skin complaints. A slow-growing, drought tolerant species.

The quirky Snuff Box tree (Oncoba spinosa) A small to medium sized, deciduous, much-branched tree armed with stout, slender spines, often grown as an ornamental or informal hedge. 🌿

The quirky Snuff Box tree (Oncoba spinosa) A small to medium sized, deciduous, much-branched tree armed with stout, slender spines, often grown as an ornamental or informal hedge. 🌿

The quirky Snuff Box tree (Oncoba spinosa) A small to medium sized, deciduous, much-branched tree armed with stout, slender spines, often grown as an ornamental or informal hedge. 🌿 From September onward, it bears masses of pretty, sweetly scented flowers that have the appearance of a fried egg, hence another one of its common names, the Fried-egg Flower. 🐣

The quirky Snuff Box tree (Oncoba spinosa) A small to medium sized, deciduous, much-branched tree armed with stout, slender spines, often grown as an ornamental or informal hedge. 🌿 From September onward, it bears masses of pretty, sweetly scented flowers that have the appearance of a fried egg, hence another one of its common names, the Fried-egg Flower. 🐣

African Flat Crown (Albizia adianthifolia) flower. 😍

African Flat Crown (Albizia adianthifolia) flower. 😍

Close-up of a African Flat Crown (Albizia adianthifolia) flower. 😍

Close-up of a African Flat Crown (Albizia adianthifolia) flower. 😍

Forest Bride’s Bush (Pavetta lanceolata) 🌳💙

Forest Bride’s Bush (Pavetta lanceolata) 🌳💙

Beautiful, pure-white flowers of the Forest Bride’s Bush (Pavetta lanceolata) 🌳💙 The flowers, which are very sweetly scented and carried in clusters that often cover almost the entire tree, have elegantly protruding, prominent ivory styles which add to their dainty appearance. A fine, decorative tree for warm, coastal gardens, tolerating semi-shade. 🌊

Beautiful, pure-white flowers of the Forest Bride’s Bush (Pavetta lanceolata) 🌳💙 The flowers, which are very sweetly scented and carried in clusters that often cover almost the entire tree, have elegantly protruding, prominent ivory styles which add to their dainty appearance. A fine, decorative tree for warm, coastal gardens, tolerating semi-shade. 🌊

Beautiful, pure-white flowers of the Forest Bride’s Bush (Pavetta lanceolata) 🌳💙

Beautiful, pure-white flowers of the Forest Bride’s Bush (Pavetta lanceolata) 🌳💙

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