SOUTH
AFRICAN SEEDS
- TREES
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ACACIA ATAXACANTHA ~
SA160 ~ Flamethorn
– Vlamdoring, Rank wag-´n-bietjie. Size: 3m
Small tree or big
shrub.
Creamy-yellow scented
flowers from mid-summer to early autumn. Showy deep red to purple-red
pods in winter and spring. Drought resistant but it will grow much
better if it is watered regularly. Protect young trees from frost. Good
for hedging.
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R35,00
OUT OF STOCK
50
seeds packet |
Soak
seed in hot water
Germination: 2
weeks
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ACACIA
CAFFRA ~
SA162 ~ Hook thorn -
gewone haakdoring - moitana (NS) - umtholo (Z).
Medium tree up to
14m.
Deciduous and one of the
first shooting in spring. Graceful foliage with a weeping shape. Frost
and drought resistant. Fast growing, 700mm - 900mm per year. Agressive
root system. Attracts insects and birds. Cream to pale yellow flowers
in Spring. Good for bonsai.
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R50,00
OUT OF STOCK
50
seeds packet |
Soak
seed in hot water |
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ACACIA
KAROO ~
SA172 ~ Sweet thorn - seatdoring - mookana (NS) - umumga (Z). 
Small to medium tree
reaching a
maximum of 12m.
Evergreen to semi-deciduous. Frost and drought resistant. Fast growing.
Aggressive root system. Sweetly scented yellow pompons in summer.
Attracts insects and insect-eating birds. It can be planted to have
shade
in the garden and as a windbreak. Plant it with compost and water well
until established.
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R50,00
50
seeds packet |
Soak
seed in hot water
Germination: 1 - 2
weeks
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ACACIA
ROBUSTA ~ SA183 ~ Ankle Thorn -
Enkeldoring - umNquawe (Z) 
Deciduous,
fast growing upright tree. Dark green feathery lives and long white and
straight thorns. The pods are woody, dark brown in color and
they open
on the tree when ripe. Plant it in a rich soil and water regularly as
the tree grows naturally in high rainfall areas. good for bonsais. |
R50,00
50
seeds packet |
Soak
seed in hot water |
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ACACIA
SIEBERIANA WOODI ~ SA187 ~Paperbark
thorn - papiersbasdoring -
mphoka (N S).
Very large,
wide spreading
flat-topped shape tree
(12m high by 16 m wide). Deciduous. Cold resistant and very fast
growing. Papery and flaking bark. Non aggressive roots.
Sweetly scented creamy flowers in spring that attracts insects
and birds. It will grow in poor soils, but it does best in full sun
with fertile soil and sufficient water.
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R80,00
OUT OF STOCK
50
seeds packet |
Soak
seed in hot water |
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ACACIA TORTILIS ~ SA188
~ Umbrella
thorn -
mošu (NS) - umsasane (Z)
Evergreen umbrella
shaped tree. Frost and drought
resistant. Slow growing. Abundant fragrant, white flowers in summer
followed by curled pods. It has both hooked and straight thorns.
Attracts birds and butterflies.
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R100,00
50
seeds packet |
Soak
seed in hot water |

ACACIA
XANTHOPHLOEA ~ SA189 ~ Fever
tree - koorsboom - umhlosinga (Z).
Very large tree from 15 to 25m
. Deciduous. Cold
resistant. Attractive greenish yellow bark. Very fast growing (1,5m per
year under ideal conditions). Non aggressive root system. Sweetly
scented bright yellow ball-like flowers in summer. As it is a natural
indicator of water, it requires regular watering all year.
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R60,00
OUT OF STOCK
50
seeds packet
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Soak
seed in hot water
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CALPURNEA
AUREA ~ SA219 ~ Wild Laburnum,
Natal Laburnum, Cape
Laburnum.
Small tree or big shrub
up to 4 m
tall. Bright
yellow pea flowers in mid-summer. Light green dropping leaves.
Frost and drought resistant. Plant in fertile,
well-drained soil with plenty of water in summer for the best results.
It can grow in sun or semi-shade, although it will produce more flowers
in full sun. Prune it lightly after flowering to keep it
tidy and to promote flowering.
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R60,00
OUT OF STOCK
50
seeds,packet |
Sow in SPRING
Sow in early SUMMER
Germination: 2
weeks
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CELTIS
AFRICANA ~ SA39 ~ White
stinkwood - witstinkhout - molutu (NS) - ndwandwazane (Z).
Large
tree.
Deciduous. drought and frost resistant. Fast growing. Yellow greenish,
inconspicuous flowers in
spring. Fruits in summer. Non aggressive roots. Attracts fruit eating
birds and butterflies. Popular as a bonsai plant. Good to
have shade in summer and sun during the winter month.
The wood carves easily and it´s used to make household
articles, from spoon to dishes. |
R30,00
OUT OF STOCK
50
seeds packet
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Germination: 2 - 4 weeks |
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DODONEA ANGUSTIFOLIA ~
SA437 ~ Sand Olive -
sandolien.
Small tree or big shrub.
Frost
and drought
resistant. Fast growing. Glossy leaves. Small green flowers in
winter followed by attractive, winged, dark pink papery seeds
in spring. It is an ideal, fast growing plant for windbreaks and
screening.
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R60,00
50
seeds,packet |
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INDIGOFERA JUCUNDA ~
SA226.4 ~ River
Indigo - Rivierverfbos.
Scrambling
shrub or small tree. Semi-deciduous. Pinkish to white sweetly
scented flower spikes in summer. Plant in full sun in a warm
position. Attracts butterflies. |
R35,00
OUT OF STOCK
50
seeds packet |
Sow in SPRING
Germination: 3 - 6 weeks
Flowers: 2ond - 3rd
year |
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SEARSIA
LANCEA ~ SA386 ~ Karee -
mokalabata (NS)
Small
tree.
Evergreen. Drought and frost
resistant. Fairly fast growing. Non aggressive roots. Perfect for areas
with prolonged drought. The ripe fruit is edible, with a sour taste.
Tea is made from the dried fruit. Fruits in spring.
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R25,00
50
seeds packet |
Sow ripe seed.
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TERMINALIA SERICEA ~ SA551 ~ Silver Clusterleaf,
Siverleaf, - Vaalboom - aMangwe amhlope. 
Medium, deicuous tree.
Silver-grey foliage. Small, inconspicuous unpleasantly scented
yellow-cream flowers that attract insects and insectivorous
birds, appear in autumn to summer, and are followed by showy oval
fruits. Frost and drought resistant but a bit difficult in
cultivation. Plant it in a well-drained, sandy soil and water regularly
for the best results.
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R60,00
10
seeds,packet |
Germination:
Difficult
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