Evergreen Trees For Small Gardens South Africa

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.

Evergreen trees for small gardens south africa.

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. Invasive trees are illegal and harmful to local biodiversity. 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. Create a beautiful small garden using indigenous plants of south africa.

Tree wisteria bolusanthus speciosus this deciduous tree grows to a height and spread of 7m x 4m. If you desire a medium size tree you will have to be patient. 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. Japanese maple acer palmatum.

My recommendation for a small garden is blue guarri. Half hardy and reaching 4 6m it prefers warm summers and plenty of water but will tolerate moderate droughts. White karee searsia pendulina syn. 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. We have narrowed our choice down to the following. The meyeri lemon tree has a compact growth habit and bears juicy smooth skinned fruit most of the year. Pavetta species bride s bush.

It has a slender erect shape with an attractive bark and bears masses of lilac blue flowers in spring. They impair natural ecosystems take up too much water and spread uncontrollable. 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.