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.

Medium tree. 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.

Large tree.Semi-deciduous. Drought and frost resistant. Fast growing. Aggressive root system. Cream to pale yellow flowers in Spring followed by reddish to purple pods. Good tree to have shade in the garden. Plant in full sun

Small to medium tree. 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

Deciduous tree. Semi hardy. Drought resistant. It bears hard ferocious hook thorns. In autumn the foliage turns yellow. In winter, before the leaves appear, the tree is covered with masses of deep pink buds that open into spikes of scented creamy-white flowers that attract insects and birds.The pods turn black as they ripen

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.

Large, wide spreading flat-topped shape tree. 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.

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

Very large tree. 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.

Evergreen. Frost and drought hardy. Fast growing. Masses of strongly scented, snow white flowers in spring and summer, followed by decorative bunches of black berries that attracts birds. White trunk that becomes parched with lichen with age.

Deciduos small tree or big shrub. Very hardy, fast growing and drought resistant. Small yellow flowers in summer that attracts insects and butterflies. Good for containers. Plant it in full sun or semi-shade.

Medium tree. Semi-deciduous. Drought and frost resistant. Blue to violet scented flowers from spring to summer. Non aggressive root system. Very beautiful in flower. Popular for bonsais.

Evergreen small tree or big shrub. Fast growing.  Silver foliage and white, nectar-rich flowers from winter to spring. Frost and drought resistant. Non agressive root system. Plant in full sun or shade Use it as screen plant or windbreaker. Good for containers.

Small tree or big shrub. Evergreen. Frost and drought resistant. Fast growing. Glossy weeping foliage. Leaves deep green above and silver below. Tiny scented flowers in winter. Attracts butterflies and insects. Tolerates pruning but this is not necessary if it has enough room to spread. It will grow in any soil but for the best results plant it in full sun with a composted soil and water regularly specially in summer. Good screen plant or as an informal hedge.

Fast growing, evergreen small tree or big shrub. Frost and drought resistant. Silver leaves and bright yellow flowers in spring and summer. Attracts insects and butterflies. It can be used as a windbreaker, pruned into a hedge or planted in a rocky outcrop. It has non-aggressive root system. Plant in full sun and don´t overwater during the winter month. Prune it back after flowering to keep it tidy.

Evergreen small tree or big shrub. Fast growing, up to 800mmm a year. Frost and drought resistant. Should be pruned after flowering to keep it tidy. Non aggressive root system. Honey scented, white small flowers from spring to summer. Dark green leaves on the upper surface and light grey on the undersurface, resembling those of the olive tree. Attracts butterflies. Very good hedge or screen plant.

Semi-evergreen small tree or big shrub. Frost and drought resistant. Fast growing. White to purple scented flowers in spring. Dark to grey-green aromatic leaves. Aggressive root system. Good for hedges and for stabilizing embankments. Fresh and dried leaves make an aromatic herbal tea. A decoction of roots provides a remedy for cough and for relief of colic while an infusion of the leaves is applied as an eye lotion. It will grow in any soil but for the best results plant it in full sun with a composted soil.

Small tree or shrub. Evergreen. Clusters of tubular, bright red to orangered flowers from spring to summer, but also on and off throughout the year. Plant in full sun or shade but it will flower better in the sun. Good for containers. Protect from cold winters and frost.

Large tree. Semi-deciduous. Frost resistant. It needs regular watering. Non aggressive root system. Pink flowers from July to March (after 6 years old). Fruits from Jan. to May. Attracts insects and butterflies. Good tree to have shade in the garden.

Evergreen, 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.

Small tree or big shrub. Evergreen. Frost resistant, but not resistant to cold winds. White scented flowers from July to Nov. edible red berries from Sept to Jan. Thorny. Can be used as an impenetrable hedge.

Small tree or big shrub. Evergreen. frost and drought resistant. Quite fast growing. Glossy dark green leaves. Bright orange fruits in late summer. Can be used to form a natural barrier since it is fairly spiny. Thrives in semi-shade but also grows well in full sun. Attracts birds.

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.

Small, deciduous tree. Hardy. Fast growing. Profuse, flat topped clusters of white pinkish flowers in summer and autumn, followed by white berries. Plant in full sun or semi-shade and water well. Attracts birds and butterflies.

Deciduos to semi-deciduous small tree. Slow growing and frost sensitive but can withstand cold. Drought resistant. Very beatiful autumn colors. Four winged brounish fruits. Grenish to yellow and heavily scented flowers that attracts many insects and insect-eating birds. It makes an excellent firewood.

Big tree. Deciduous to semi-deciduous. Frost and drought resistant. Fast growing (1m/year). Cream to yellow flowers in summer that attract insects and birds. Fruits in autumn and winter. Spectacular autumn colours. Non aggressive root system. Plant in sun or semi-shade.

Medium tree. Semi deciduous. Semi-hardy to hardy. Fast growing. Dark green leaves that turn vivid red and purple in autumn and winter. When the new leaves are back in spring, they are often white. Flowers are small, white in colour and sweetly scented, appearing in spring. followed by pink to red fruits. Plant in shade or semi-shade. Attracts birds and insects. Non aggressive root system.

Big tree. Deciduous. Drought resistant. Big, four winged fruits brown to reddish brown when dry. It can tolerate any soil, but it prefers sandy or gravelly soils. Good shade tree. Fire and drought resistant. It will tolerat a certaine amount of frost.

Small evergreen tree that occurs in moist areas and forests. Showy, white, scented bottelbrush flowers in winter wich attracts insects. Very fast growing. Plant it in a sheltered position. It doesn't like severe frost or very hot weather. Water well. Non aggressive root system.

Small tree. Evergreen. Frost and drought resistant. Slow growing. Very attractive. Aggressive root system.

Medium tree. Evergreen. Fast growing. Quite hardy but does not like cold wind. Greenish yellow flowers from Apr. to May. Aggressive root system. Attracts birds. Good to have shad in the garden. Nice in containers.

Small tree. Semi-deciduous. Fast growing. Tolerate moderate frost. Pink flowers looking like pink fluff balls, in early summer. Non aggressive root system. Very nice tree for the garden. It flowers after two years.

Small tree. Deciduous. Drought resistant. Frost tender. two coloured flowers (upper part pink, lower part yellow) in pendulous from Oct. to Feb. Non aggressive root system. Good for bonsai.

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.

Small tree. Deciduous. Frost and drought resistant. Very fast growing, 1 - 1.5m per year. White scented flowers in early spring. Non aggressive root system. Attracts bees and butterflies. The dry flowers are used in flower arrangements. Good for bonsais.

Small tree. Evergreen. Drought and frost resistant. Moderate growth rate. It forms an impenetrable hedge if planted close together. Orange edible fruits in summer Attracts many birds.

Evergreen small tree or big shrub. Long and thin spines that make it ideal for a security hedge. Small whitish yellow flowers from Aug. to Oct. Edible fruits on female plants. Plant in full sun or semi-shade.

Small tree. Evergreen. Plant in shade. Frost and drought sensitive. Good indoor plant if provided with a good flow of air. Good for containers. Moderate grows rate. Non aggressive root system.

Deciduous tree up to 9m tall with a much branched crown with drooping branches. Hardy and very drought resistant. Sweetly scented flowers lilac to mauve but turning whitish with age, appearing in spring. The ripe fruit is edible. Attracts birds. Non-aggressive root system.

Large tee. Evergreen. Tolerates light frost and drought. Fast growing. Non aggressive root system. Good to have shade. Attracts fruit eating birds. Domestic stock and game browse the leaves. Water well for better results.

Small, deciduous tree. Frost and very drought hardy. It gows dormant in winter and re-sprout from the large swollen tuberous roots as soon as spring arrives. Masses of scarlet-red flowers in autumn wich attracts many birds. Keep fairly dry in winter.

Medium tree. Deciduous. Very drought resistant. It survives light frost. Fast growing the first years. Aggressive root system. Bright red flowers in early spring. Good for containers.

Semi-deciduous tree with a spreading crown. Fast growing. Semi-hardy. White figs, becoming pink, red or purple when mature throughout the year with a peak in summer. Aggressive root system. Good for bonsais.

Evergreen small tree or big shrub. Golden yellow, honey-scented flowers from winter to early spring. Very fast growing if it is well watered as it enjoys moist conditions. Frost and wind resistant. Plant in full sun and prune it to keep it tidy.

Small tree or large shrub. Evergreen. Fairy hardy and drought resistant. Shiny bright green leaves. Large, white, sweetly scented flowers from July to Oct. The ribbed egg-shaped fruits are an added attraction to this tree.

Evergreen small tree or shrub. Semi hardy. Slow growing. Heavily night scented white flowers in summer. Egg-shaped hard fruits that can remain on the tree for years if not removed. Plant in sun or semi-shade in a slightly acid, well drained soil and water regularly. Prune it back after flowering. Good for containers and bonsais.

Deciduous shrub or small tree reaching up to 3m in height. Frost and drought hardy. Non aggressive root system. Purple star-shaped flowers  in summer followed by fruits that turn red-brown to light purple when ripe and remain on the tree for long periods. Plant in full sun in a composted soil and water well for best results. Attracts butterflies.

Evergreen, fast growing large shrub or small tree. Drooping branches covered by a glossy bright green foliage. Tubular yellow to red flowers from autumn to summer followed by green berries that turn juicy and black when ripe. It is drought tolerant but it will perform better when is well watered all year round. It can survive some frost. Good for containers. It attracts nectar and fruit eating birds. Good for screenin and hedging.

Evergreen, big tree. Plum-like edible fruits in autumn that can be used to make jams. Male and female flowers on separate trees; only the female trees will produce fruits, so it is advisable to plant more than one tree. Attracts birds and butterflies. Good tree to have shade in the garden. Non-aggressive root system. It can be planted in either shade or full sun. Easy to train as a bonsai. It can withstand light frost and short periods of drought.

Deciduous, medium tree up to 10m tall. Drooping dark green foliage with a pleasant smell of lavender when crushed. Sweetly scented small yellow to green flowers in summer. Plant in a well drained and composted soil and water regularly. Attracts insects and insect-eating birds. Non aggressive root system.

Medium, evergreen tree. Frost hardy and fairly fast growing. Shiny leaves and red, holly like berries on the female tree in autumn. Attracts birds. Plant in full sun or semi-shade and water regularly as it grows naturally next to rivers and streams.

INDIGOFERA JUCUNDA ~ SA226.4 ~ River Indigo - Rivierverfbos. Size in Gauteng: 1 to 4m.

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.

A semi-deciduous tree. Frost hardy, it and can tolerate low temperatures and moderate drought conditions. Yellow-green tiny flowers in summer. Male and female flowers on separate trees. When in fruit the tree is always alive with birds, eeating the red seeds.

Large tree. Deciduous. Frost tender but will survive cold if the young plants are protected for the first 2-3 years. Fast growing, but in colder areas is slower. Red flowers in spring. Fruit cylindrical to sausage-shaped up to 1m long in summer. Invasive root system.

Evergreen small tree or big shrub. Young leaves tinged with red. White scented flowers on the male tree. Greenish white flowers in the female tree turning pink to brick-red, covering the developing fruit and creating a very attractive display.  Quite fast growing. Plant in full sun to semi-shade. Tolerates mild frost. Ideal for small gardens.

Evergreen shrub or small tree. It bears beautiful, large and attractive mauve to white flowers in terminal racemes usually marked with fine purple-pink lines, in early summer. Light frost and drought resistant. It grows in semi to deep shade. If it is well watered it will tolerate quite a lot of sun.

Small to medium tree.  Evergreen. Sweetly scented cream-white flowers from autumn to spring followed by large fruits. Non aggressive root system. Plant in full sun to semi-shade, in a well composted soil and keep moist.

Medium tree. Evergreen. Drought, wind and frost resistant. Silvery leaves and greenish scented flowers. May have aggressive root system. Edible fruits in summer. Attracts many birds. Good as a bonsai.

Small tree, semi-evergreen to evergreen in milder climates. Moderately fast growing (500-800mm per year). Non-aggressive root system. The small fragrant yellow-green flowers will attract bees in and summer. The fruit is a roundish green capsule, splitting to reveal  shiny black seeds covered in a brilliant orange-red jelly that is delicious and will attract many birds. Adult trees are frost and drought resistant.

Evergreen palm tree. Very hardy. Light to dark green arching leaves. Orange brown fruit borne in large hanging branches during late summer. The ripe dates are edible. This is a clump forming palm that requires a lot of space. It grows naturaaly in swamps and riverbanks. Can be used in the water garden as a marginal plant and will tolerate waterlog conditions.

Evergreen tree. It is the smallest of the South African yellowwoods, reaching no more than 6 m in height. This species is closely related and very similar to Podocarpus latifolius, the true yellowwood, and they are often difficult to identify where their ranges overlap. A way to distinguish them is to look for the scattered stomata (pores) on the upper surface of P. elongatus leaves.

Very large tree. Evergreen. Very hardy. Good for containers. It makes a very good indigenous Christmas tree. Use it as a windbreak or screen plant. Fairy fast growing. The leaves are arranged spirally, with parallel veins and smooth margins. The leaf tip is sharply pointed. Damage to the taproots will result in a long period during which the tree will show no growth.

Large tree. Evergreen. Frost hardy. Glossy dropping dark green foliage. It can be confused with Podocarpus falcatus, the Outeniqua yellowwood. The leaves of Henkel's yellowwood are bright green to bluish green and glossy above, dull green with a prominent midrib below. The young leaves are pale green and soft. Slow growing. Very compact in appearance, is a popular ornamental or screen plant. It can survive some drought but it will grow better if given enough water.

Big tree. Evergreen. Very hardy. The blue green leaves are long. The leaves on young trees are always larger than on mature trees. The new leaves are very noticeable as they form clusters of pale green or bronze at the ends of branches, compared to the dark green of the older leaves. It prefers a cool position and it will grow better with good soil, water and shelter from strong winds.