Evergreen Trees For Small Gardens South Africa

Tree wisteria bolusanthus speciosus this deciduous tree grows to a height and spread of 7m x 4m.

Evergreen trees for small gardens south africa.

White karee searsia pendulina syn. It is clear from the above table that there is no medium size indigenous tree which is evergreen and fast growing and also able to withstand severe frost. Maple trees and frangipani trees are exotic trees in south africa. Mediterranean pines jacarandas and african tulip tree are all illegal species in south africa.

It has a dense crown and attractive glossy dark green leaves and small scented flowers in summer. Ochna natalitia natal plane an evergreen tree for many seasons it has large bright yellow blooms and new purple pink foliage in spring unusual berries in summer and bright green foliage in summer. Pittosporum virridiflorum picture courtesy www newplant co za cheesewood kasuur kgalagangwe pittosporum viridiflorum is a handsome small to medium sized evergreen tree or large shrub which is widely distributed in the eastern half of south africa occurring from the western and eastern cape to kwazulu natal free state gauteng north west mpumalanga and limpopo. Invasive trees are illegal and harmful to local biodiversity.

Pompom tree dais cotinifolia a fast growing evergreen tree with a height and spread of 5m x 3m. It has a slender erect shape with an attractive bark and bears masses of lilac blue flowers in spring. We have narrowed our choice down to the following. Half hardy and reaching 4 6m it prefers warm summers and plenty of water but will tolerate moderate droughts.

Create a beautiful small garden using indigenous plants of south africa. The meyeri lemon tree has a compact growth habit and bears juicy smooth skinned fruit most of the year. Rhus pendulina 7m x 5m is a water wise evergreen to semi evergreen tree with a graceful growth habit willow like leaves and sprays of tiny greenish yellow flowers. Japanese maple acer palmatum.

They impair natural ecosystems take up too much water and spread uncontrollable. If you desire a medium size tree you will have to be patient. Random harvest indigenous plant nursery constantly inspires with new display gardens and this time we have presented no less than five beautiful small gardens ideas.