Aloes 2011Aloe flowers glow like fires in a winter garden. Aloes also have fine form and immense variety and are extremely water-wise, low-maintenance plants. Try the scrambling and summer-flowering aloes such as Aloe tenuior or A. ciliaris as well as the more compact forms.

     

Aloe africana Uitenhage Aloe 2 m, single-stemmed aloe with orange-yellow flowers, long-flowering

Aloe arborescens Krantz Aloe 2m, sun/semi-shade. Good barrier plant. Orange flowers.

Aloe arborescens 'Limelight'  

2m, sun/semi-shade. Good barrier plant. Uncommon yellow- flowering form.

Aloe arborescens 'yellow' Yellow Krantz Aloe 2m, sun/semi-shade. Good barrier plant. Uncommon yellow- flowering form.

Aloe aristata Guinea-fowl Aloe Pretty dwarf rosette aloe with pink-orange flowers

Aloe barberiae Tree Aloe Grand tall tree, sunny areas, pink-orange flowers

Aloe boylei Broad-leaved Grass Aloe

1m, sun; orange flowers; unusual flat leaves, held erect.

Aloe branddraaiensis Branddraai Aloe Clumping habit with tall much-branched coral-red inflorescences

Aloe burgersfortensis Burgersfort Aloe Solitary plant, pinkish-red elongated inflorescence

Aloe candelabrum Candelabra Aloe Large, striking single-stemmed aloe, bright orange flowers

Aloe chabaudii Chabaud's Aloe 80cm, sun, profuse orange-red flowers, sunbirds.

Aloe ciliaris Fringed Aloe Scrambling aloe with red flowers

Aloe cooperi Cooper's Aloe 1m, sun, fan of V-shaped leaves, orange flowers in summer

Aloe cryptopoda Spire Aloe 1m, dry sun, forms clumps of grey leaves; red and yellow flowers

Aloe dyeri Dyer's Aloe Solitary aloe for shade with tall red inflorescence. From Mpumalanga

Aloe ferox Bitter Aloe Large, striking single-stemmed aloe, bright orange flowers

Aloe fosteri Foster's Aloe Handsome, spotted stemless aloe 1m tall with bright yellow to red flowers.

Aloe globuligemma Button Aloe 1m, stemless, grey-green recurved leaves, red horizontally branched inflorescence

Aloe greatheadii Transvaal Aloe Small aloe with handsome branched inflorescence of pink to red flowers

Aloe greenii Green's Aloe Spreading low-growing aloe for semi-shade with tall pinkish flowers.

Aloe maculata Common Soap Aloe 1m, sun, spreading, bright orange, yellow or red flowers. Birds.

Aloe marlothii Mountain Aloe 3m single stem. Beautiful branched flowerhead of horizontal racemes.

Aloe mfolosiensis Mfolozi Aloe Robust form, spotted aloe with tall orange racemes

Aloe mudenensis Muden Aloe 1m, hot dry areas for reddish leaves; yellow-topin branched flowerheads

Aloe parvibracteata Short-bract Aloe 1.5m, sun, purple-green leaves, orange flowers, spreads

Aloe pluridens French Aloe 5m, semi-shade, pink-orange flowers, suckers

Aloe pruinosa Mkondeni Aloe Solitary, 50cm, semi-shade. Tall pink inflorescence. Rare.

Aloe rupestris Bottlebrush Aloe Tall, semi-shade, blooms later than most aloes, orange flowers

Aloe spicata Lebombo Aloe 2m, long dense racemes of gold flowers resembling bottlebrush

Aloe striata Coral Aloe Stemless form, blue-green broad leaves, branched inflorescence of pink-red flowers. From Eastern Cape.

Aloe suprafoliata Book Aloe Northern KZN aloe found on rocky slopes with distinctive leaf arrangement

Aloe tenuior Yellow Fence Aloe Scrambler, sun/semi-shade, yellow flowers in summer.

Aloe tenuior (grey foliage) Yellow Fence Aloe Scrambler, sun/semi-shade, yellow flowers in summer.

Aloe thraskii Dune Aloe Beautiful, single-stemmed. 3m, sun, yellow-orange flowers. Birds.

Aloe vanbalenii Van Balen's Aloe Low-growing, spreading, sun; yellow-orange flowerheads. Birds.

Aloe vanrooyenii Van Rooyen's Aloe New spotted Aloe from KZN

Aloe wickensii Wickens's Aloe 1m, dry sun, forms clumps of grey leaves; red and yellow flowers

Aloe zebrina Zebra Aloe 1m, sun, spreads. Striped leaves in rosettes, pink flowers

     

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Bulbs 2011What is a bulb? For the gardener, this term generally includes all plants with lumpy rootstocks. Mature plants can usually be transplanted safely a few days after they are lifted. Such plants would include genuine bulbs such as Ifafa lilies (Cyrtanthus mackenii); plants with rhizomes such as the iris Dietes grandiflora - see under Grass-like plants; tuberous plants such as the arum lily (Zantedeschia aethiopica) and plants with corms such as Crocosmia aurea. Bulbs contribute striking forms and the seasonal excitement of delicately perfect, glistening flowers to a planting. Many local bulbs have interesting medicinal properties.

     

Agapanthus campanulatus Bell Agapanthus Deciduous perennial clumping bulb, 70cm, blue flowers.

Agapanthus caulescens Stemmed Agapanthus 1.5m, sun, deciduous, blue flowers spreading-drooping

Agapanthus minimus Dwarf White Blue Agapanthus

Evergreen clumping bulb, 30cm, striking white flowerheads.

Agapanthus orientalis Medium Blue Agapanthus Evergreen clumping bulb, 60cm, medium blue flowerheads.

Agapanthus orientalis Medium White Agapanthus

Evergreen clumping bulb, 60cm, large white flowerheads.

Agapanthus praecox Large Blue Agapanthus Evergreen clumping bulb, 90cm, large blue flowerheads.

Agapanthus sp. Pondo Aggie Pondoland Agapanthus with medium blue flowers

Agapanthus var. "Silver Lace"

Variegated Agapanthus Evergreen clumping bulb, 90cm, large blue flowerheads.

Albuca fastigiata Large White Albuca Bulb, sun. 60cm. Attractive white & green flowers.

Albuca nelsonii Candelabrum Lily Bulb, sun. 1 m. Attractive white & green flowers.

Albuca setosa Clumping Albuca Bulb, sun. 30cm. Attractive white & green flowers.

Amaryllis belladonna Belladonna Lily 50cm, sun, water in winter, stunning pink flowers

Ammocharis coranica Ground Lily Bulb for sun, pretty red flower-heads

Aristea ecklonii Blue Stars Sword-shaped leaves clumping 30cm. Pretty blue flowers.

Chasmanthe floribunda Flames 1m, sun, orange flowers, multiplies, deciduous.

Chlorophytum krookianum Giant Chlorophytum 1m white flower spikes, sun/semi-shade, damp soil.

Clivia miniata Common Clivia Evergreen bulb, shade, spectacular orange flowers.

Clivia miniata X Hybrid Clivia Evergreen bulb, shade, spectacular orange flowers.

Clivia miniata Y Clivia Evergreen bulb, shade, spectacular yellow form.

Clivia robusta Swamp Clivia 1.5m, light shade, orange tubular flowers; a new discovery in the plant world

Crinum macowanii River Crinum Bulb, 80 cm, sun; lovely, scented white and pink flowers.

Crinum moorei Moore's Crinum Bulb, 80 cm, light shade, beautiful pale pink flowers.

Crocosmia aurea Falling Stars Bulb, spreading, shade. Pretty, orange flowers.

Crocosmia pottsii Slender Crocosmia 1m, sun/shade, lovely orange flowers

Cyrtanthus brachyscyphus Orange Ifafa Lily 30cm, beautiful brilliant orange flowered small lily

Cyrtanthus breviflorus Yellow Fire Lily 30 cm, sun, damp areas, bright yellow flowers

Cyrtanthus elatus George Lily Bulb for sun with beautiful large pink or red flowers

Cyrtanthus mackenii Coral Ifafa Lily Bulb, sun, 20cm, pretty flowers, good for rockery or as a potplant.

Cyrtanthus mackenii cr Cream Ifafa Lily Bulb, sun, 20cm, pretty cream flowers, good for rockery or as a potplant.

Cyrtanthus mackenii mix Mix Ifafa Lily Bulb, sun, 20cm, pretty flowers, good for rockery or as a potplant.

Cyrtanthus mackenii y Yellow Ifafa Lily Bulb, sun, 20cm, good for rockery or as a potplant.

Cyrtanthus sanguineus Mzimkulu Lily Bulb for sun or semi-shade with stunning large red flowers

Dierama pendulum Harebell Clumping sun-loving bulb with wands of pretty pink flowers

Drimia elata Satin Squill Clumping sun-loving bulb with iridescent tall flower spikes

Drimiopsis maxima Large-leaved Drimiopsis 25cm, shade, attractive leaves, good pot plant

Eucomis autumnalis Pineapple Lily Attractive tall flower-spikes, sun.

Eucomis comosa Slender Pineapple Flower 1m, sun, scented cream flowerhead

Eucomis schiffii Small Eucomis 30 cm, sun/semi-shade, scented cream flowerhead

Eucomis sp. Pineapple Lily Attractive tall flower-spikes, sun.

Freesia laxa Woodland Painted Petals Deciduous bulb, sun, 20 cm, delightful red or mauve flowers

Galtonia princeps Berg Lily 1.5 m, bulb, marshy soil, flowerhead of drooping bell-shaped cream flowers

Gladiolus dalenii African Gladiolus 1m, sun, stems of striking orange and yellow flowers for the vase.

Gladiolus natalensis Parrot Gladiolus 1m, sun, stems of striking orange and yellow flowers for the vase.

Gloriosa superba Flame Lily Deciduous climber with beautiful orange and yellow flowers

Haemanthus albiflos Snowbrush Lily Bulb, shade, white torch lilies, red fruit.

Haemanthus deformis Dwarf Haemanthus Low-growing unusual flat growth form, white paintbrush

Haemanthus pauculifolius Single-leaf Haemanthus 20cm, dappled shade, white torch flowers, rare in the wild

Hesperantha baurii isidwa 50cm, sun, bright magenta flowers. Iris family.

Hypoxis angustifolia Small Hypoxis Groundcover, sun. Pretty, yellow flowers most of the year.

Hypoxis filiformis Grass Star-flower Grassland plant, 30 cm, sun, yellow flowers.

Hypoxis hemerocallidea Star-flower 40cm, sun; attractive yellow flowers for a long period.

Kniphofia baurii Baur's Poker 1m, sun, moist soil, dense rounded inflorescence of green-red flowers

Kniphofia gracilis Graceful Poker 1m, grassland plant with slender orange-yellow inflorescence

Kniphofia linearifolia Red-hot Poker 1.5m, sun, orange-yellow flowers, birds.

Kniphofia pauciflora Dainty Poker 30cm, sun/semi, damp soil. Yellow flowers. Extinct in the wild.

Kniphofia praecox Red-hot Poker 1.5m, sun, orange-yellow flowers, good for damp areas, birds.

Kniphofia rooperi Winter Poker Stunning orange flowers, evergreen foliage, for coastal areas.

Ledebouria apertiflora Common Squill 30cm, sun, spotted leaves, pink-purple lilies

Ledebouria cooperi Cooper's Squill 25 cm, attractive spotted and striped leaves, pink flowers

Ledebouria floribunda Giant Ledebouria 30 cm, light shade, green-purple flowers

Ledebouria sp. cf. sandersonii

Pink Squill 15cm, deciduous bulb for sun, little pink-green lilies

Ledebouria zebrina Giant Ledebouria 30cm, damp shade, long greenish inflorescences

Nerine filifolia Grass Nerine Dainty red-pink flower-heads

Ornithogalum longibracteatum

Pregnant Onion 30cm, flower stem 1m, ornamental multiplying bulbs, cream flowers for insects

Ornithogalum paludosum Grass-leaved Chincherinchee

40cm, bulb with white flowers and faint green stripe, used traditionally as protection against storms

Scadoxus katharinae Katherine Wheel 1m, light shade. Beautiful red inflorescence.

Scadoxus membranaceus Dwarf Paintbrush 40cm, shade, smaller orange torch lily, glossy red "cherries" for weeks.

Scadoxus multiflorus Fire-ball Lily 1m, light shade. Beautiful red inflorescence.

Scadoxus puniceus Snake Lily 80cm, sun/shade, stunning large orange flowerhead.

Scilla kraussii Dwarf blue squill Bulb, foliage 20cm, sun, purple flower spikes.

Tulbaghia fragrans Sweet Garlic Clumping deciduous bulb, sun. Scented mauve flowers.

Tulbaghia ludwigiana Scented Wild Garlic 30cm, sun, scented grey-beige flowers, loves damp streambanks

Tulbaghia natalensis Natal Wild Garlic 30cm, sun, scented grey-beige flowers, loves damp streambanks

Tulbaghia violacea Wild Garlic Clumping evergreen bulb, 40 cm, sun, mauve flowers.

Tulbaghia violacea (varieg.)

Variegated Wild Garlic Clumping evergreen bulb, 40 cm, sun, mauve flowers.

Urginea altissima Tall White Squill 1m, sun, hot dry areas, exposed bulbs, tall inflorescence

Veltheimia bracteata Bush Flame Lily 50cm, light shade. Pinkish flowers.

Watsonia angusta Natal Watsonia Attractive red flowers, sun/semi, in wet soil, rare.

Watsonia pillansii x Pillan's Watsonia 1m, sun, pretty orange flowers. Good cut-flower.

Watsonia sp. (cerise) Watsonia hybrids 1m, sun, pretty colourful flowers. Deciduous. Good cut-flower.

Watsonia sp. (orange) Watsonia 1m, sun, pretty orange flowers. Good cut-flower.

Watsonia sp. (pale orange) Watsonia hybrids 1m, sun, pretty colourful flowers. Deciduous. Good cut-flower.

Watsonia sp. (pink mix) Watsonia hybrids 1m, sun, pretty colourful flowers. Deciduous. Good cut-flower.

Watsonia sp. (pink.shrimp) Watsonia hybrids 1m, sun, pretty colourful flowers. Deciduous. Good cut-flower.

Watsonia sp. (red) Watsonia hybrids 1m, sun, pretty colourful flowers. Deciduous. Good cut-flower.

Watsonia sp. (white) Watsonia hybrids 1m, sun, pretty colourful flowers. Deciduous. Good cut-flower.

Zamioculcas zamiifolia Fern Arum Shade, 80cm, attractive shade and container plant

Zantedeschia aethiopica Arum  90 cm bulb, damp soil, beautiful large white spathes

Zantedeschia aethiopica 'GG'

'Green Goddess' Arum 90 cm, sun/shade, lovely "marbled" white/green spathes

     

Succulents 2011Succulents are your key resource if you want to develop a ‘waterwise’ garden that is full of exciting forms and colours. Many succulents flower in winter and provide rich colour as groundcovers. Some succulents (for example Crassula multicava – ‘Fairy crassula’ – have very delicate, starry flowers.

     

Adenium multiflorum Impala Lily 1m, full sun, dry soil, white + red flowers, good container plant

Bergeranthus scapiger Yellow Mesem Yellow-flowered clumping succulent, flowers open in afternoon

Cotyledon flanaganii (tomentosa) Velvet-leaf Pig's Ears 50cm, sun, hairy toothed leaves, dormant in

summer,good container plant

Cotyledon orbiculata Pig's Ears 50cm, sun, drought-resistant. Orange flowers, sunbirds. Sap heals warts.

Cotyledon orbiculata Pointed-leaf Pig's Ears 50cm, sun, drought-resistant. Orange flowers, sunbirds. Sap heals warts.

Cotyledon orbiculata variety Pointed-leaf Pig's Ears 50cm, sun, drought-resistant. Orange flowers, sunbirds. Sap heals warts.

Crassula alba Red Crassula 30cm, sun, stunning large dark red flowerheads

Crassula arborescens Grey Kerky-bush 2m succulent shrub, sun, masses of pink/white flowers.

Crassula ovata Kerky-Bush 2m succulent shrub, sun, masses of pink/white flowers.

Crassula tetragona Mini Tree Crassula 1m, hot dry sunny areas, white flowers, dark attractive leaves.

Euphorbia clavarioides Lion's Spoor Flat to cushionlike with yellow flowers, full sun

Euphorbia horrida Bristle Euphorbia 1.5m, sun; attractive spiny, succulent shrub

Gasteria croucheri Gasteria Aloe-like succulent. Attractive red-pink flowers are edible.

Gasteria glomerata Cluster Gasteria Compact clumping succulent blue-green leaves,

Gasteria sp. Gasteria Aloe-like succulent. Attractive red-pink flowers are

edible.

Glottiphyllum depressum Green Tongues Unusual low-growing succulent, large golden flowers

Glottiphyllum regium Glottiphyllum Clumping succulent with showy large yellow flowers

Haworthia attenuata File-leaf Haworthia Clumping, succulent. Rockery/pot plant, sun.

Haworthia kingiana. King's Haworthia Clumping, succulent. Rockery/pot plant, sun.

Haworthia sp. Haworthia Clumping, succulent. Rockery/pot plant, sun.

Haworthia sp. Amathithibala Clumping, succulent. Rockery/pot plant, sun.

Haworthia sp. File-leaf Haworthia Clumping, succulent. Rockery/pot plant, sun.

Huernia hystrix Porcupine Huernia 12 cm, clumping succulent with unusual star-shaped flowers

Kalanchoe crenata Woolly Kalanchoe 1m, shade/semi, large orange flowers

Kalanchoe 'Ngeli' Ngele Kalanchoe Shade, 30cm, glossy leaves, yellow flowers

Kalanchoe sexangularis Maroon-leaved kalanchoe Lovely maroon succulent foliage and bright yellow flowers

Kalanchoe thyrsiflora White Lady 1m sun, scented flowers, attractive foliage

Kleinia fulgens Coral Senecio Grey-leaved succulent with orange flowers

Pachypodium saundersii Kudu Lily 1m, full sun, dry soil, large white flowers, good container plant

Portulacaria afra 'aurea' Golden Spekboom Low spreading succulent shrublet with gold foliage

Sansevieria guineense Bushveld Tongue Plant Bushveld Tongue Plant

Sansevieria suffruticosa Spiky Sansevieria Interesting succulent, sun/semi, 0.5 m, beautiful pink orchid-like flowers

Senecio aizoides Pencil-leaved Senecio Succulent low-growing bush, grey foliage, for dry banks.

Senecio crassulaefolius Grey-leaved Senecio 30 cm, silver-leaved succulent

Stapelia gigantea Carrion Flower 10cm, succulent ground cover for dry, sunny areas. Beige flowers.

Stapelia leendertziae Purple Carrion Flower 10cm, succulent ground cover for dry, sunny areas. Maroon flowers.

     

     

Climbers 2011You can use climbers to great effect if you want to attract wildlife to an urban garden. Birds covet fruit or nectar from the flowers of different climbers. Several have leaves which caterpillars enjoy. The caterpillars in turn attract more birds. Thick climbers and scramblers provide good nesting sites for birds. The screening and draping qualities of climbers make them essential features of a wild and secluded garden. Plant them close together so that they intertwine, or train them up trees. (Keep them under control if they climb your favourite trees, however.) Bring down old branches or unsightly alien trees by letting a robust climber run rampant over them.

     

Abrus precatorius Lucky Bean Creeper

Soft creeper with pink flowers and decorative though toxic red and black seeds

Asparagus falcatus Sickle-leaved

Thorny climber, attractive leaves,

Asparagus scented cream flowers, berries for birds

Asparagus setaceus Bathroom Asparagus

Beautiful fern-like climber for light shade

Behnia reticulata Forest Smilax

Attractive delicate climber for shade; yellow berries.

Canavalia rosea Beach Bean Climber/trailer, sun, beautiful pink-purple flowers, coastal

Capparis tomentosa Woolly Caper Bush

Spiny scrambler, good barrier plant, decorative fruit and flowers, birds, butterflies

Cissus quadrangularis Cactus Vine Interesting succulent climber, hanging baskets, fruit for birds

Combretum bracteosum Hiccup Nut Scrambler, sun/semi-shade, pretty orange flowers. Birds. Tree of the year

Combretum microphyllum Flame Creeper

Vigorous creeper for sun; red flowers for birds

Diospyros simii Climbing Star-apple

Robust climber, square stems, yellow flowers, edible fruit, birds

Jasminum angulare Wild Jasmine

Scrambler, sun/semi, scented white starry flowers, birds

Jasminum breviflorum Bushveld Jasmine

Scrambling creeper highly aromatic white flowers

Jasminum multipartitum Wild Jasmine

Scrambler, sun/semi, scented white starry flowers, birds

Mondia whytei White's Ginger

Robust climber, sun/shade. Maroon flowers. Threatened in the wild.

Pelargonium peltatum X Ivy Geranium

Succulent trailing plant with cheerful clusters of mixed flowers

Rhoicissus tomentosa Common Forest Grape

Attractive-leaved climber for sun; fruit attracts birds.

Sarcostemma viminale Caustic Vine Interesting leafless vine for dry areas

Senecio macroglossus Variegated Natal Ivy

Attractive non-vigorous climber, sun/semi, lemon daisies.

Senecio macroglossus varieg Variegated Natal Ivy

Attractive non-vigorous climber, sun/semi, lemon daisies.

Senecio tamoides Canary Creeper

Attractive semi-deciduous climber with bright yellow flowers

Senecio tamoides varieg. Variegated Canary Creeper

Attractive semi-deciduous climber with bright yellow flowers

Strophanthus speciosus Common Poison Rope

Climber, sun/semi. Striking yellow "spider" flowers.

Thunbergia alata Black-eyed Susan

Self-seeding creeper with profuse bright orange flowers. Butterflies.

Urera trinervis Climbing Nettle

Attractive-leaved climber for sun/shade, clings to rough walls. Butterflies.

Ferns 2011There is increasing interest in indigenous ferns. Although most ferns prefer damp, shady positions and are often used as container plants, some varieties thrive in the open and even in sun. (e.g. Microsorium scolopendrium – the Dune fern). Some ferns are quite easy to propagate.

     

Asparagus virgatus Broom Asparagus

Soft delicate grass-like plant for shade. Leaves used by birds for nest linings.

Microsorum punctatum Bird's Nest Fern 70cm, damp shade, attractive long leaves.

Rumohra adiantiformis Leather Leaf Fern

1m, shade. Long-lasting in the vase. Good potplant.

Thelypteris dentata Toothed Forest Fern

80 cm, soft, pale fern for moist, semi-shade areas

Todea barbara Swamp Forest Fern

Damp soil, 1 m, partial shade

Cheilanthes viridis [=Pellaea viridis]

Lip Fern 0.5 m blue-grey fern for semi-shade

    

   

Form plants 2011These plants are amongst indigenous landscapers’ favourites as they bring exciting definition and style - with a particularly local accent – to the garden.

     

Dracaena aletriformis Large-leaved Dragon Tree

2m, shade to deep shade, birds food and nest plant. Good indoors too.

Dracaena mannii Small-leaved Dragon Tree

Small decorative tree, sun; fruit for birds.

Euphorbia cooperi Transvaal Candelabra 5m, sun, candelabra-like crown, maroon seeds,

Tree posisonous sap

Hyphaene coriacea Lala Palm 5m, sun, fan-shaped blue-ish leaves. Decorative.

Phoenix reclinata Wild Date Palm Graceful multi-stemmed reclining spiny palm. Sun/shade. Birds.

Raphia australis Kosi Palm Stately tall palm, single stem, needs wet soil, sun, no wind.

Sansevieria pearsonii Spiky Sansevieria Fan of hard cylindrical leaves

Strelitzia juncea Spike-leaved Crane Flower

Fast-growing form plant. Good screen and windbreak. Birds.

Strelitzia nicolai Dune Strelitzia Fast-growing form plant. Good screen and windbreak. Birds.

Strelitzia reginae Crane Flower 1.5m form plant, sun, striking orange flowers for the vase, birds.

Strelitzia reginae 'Mandela's Gold'

Golden Crane Flower 1.5m form plant, sun, striking gold flowers for the vase, birds.

     

Form plants 2011These plants are amongst indigenous landscapers’ favourites as they bring exciting definition and style - with a particularly local accent – to the garden.

     

Dracaena aletriformis Large-leaved Dragon Tree

2m, shade to deep shade, birds food and nest plant. Good indoors too.

Dracaena mannii Small-leaved Dragon Tree

Small decorative tree, sun; fruit for birds.

Euphorbia cooperi Transvaal Candelabra Tree

5m, sun, candelabra-like crown, maroon seeds, posisonous sap

Hyphaene coriacea Lala Palm 5m, sun, fan-shaped blue-ish leaves. Decorative.

Phoenix reclinata Wild Date Palm Graceful multi-stemmed reclining spiny palm. Sun/shade. Birds.

Raphia australis Kosi Palm Stately tall palm, single stem, needs wet soil, sun, no wind.

Sansevieria pearsonii Spiky Sansevieria Fan of hard cylindrical leaves

Strelitzia juncea Spike-leaved Crane Flower

Fast-growing form plant. Good screen and windbreak. Birds.

Strelitzia nicolai Dune Strelitzia Fast-growing form plant. Good screen and windbreak. Birds.

Strelitzia reginae Crane Flower 1.5m form plant, sun, striking orange flowers for the vase, birds.

Strelitzia reginae 'Mandela's Gold'

Golden Crane Flower 1.5m form plant, sun, striking gold flowers for the vase, birds.

     

Ground covers 2011Ground covers (for both sunny and shady areas) are crucial garden features which need little maintenance if planted in an appropriate position. They hold the soil and keep it moist as well as keeping weeds under control. They can provide sundrenched carpets and banks of colour, or soft forest-floor effects. Try a scrambling Plectranthus on a shady bank, or plan for breathtaking cascades of

blue Barleria on a sunny wall in late summer…Agapanthus minimus Mini

White Agapanthus

Evergreen clumping bulb, 30cm, white flowerheads.

Agapanthus minimus Dwarf Blue Agapanthus

Evergreen clumping bulb, 30cm,  blue flowerheads.

Agapanthus minimus Dwarf White Agapanthus

Evergreen clumping bulb, 30cm, white flowerheads.

Agapanthus minimus Mini Blue Agapanthus

Evergreen clumping bulb, 30cm, sun, blue flowerheads.

Anchusa capensis Cape Forget-me-not

1m, sun, spreads. Striped leaves in rosettes, pink flowers

Aptenia cordifolia Gold Heartleaf

Prolific shade-loving succulent groundcover

Arctotheca calendula Cape Weed

Bright blue flowers on spikes above basal leaf rosette.

Arctotis arctotoides Red Arctotis

Groundcover, sun, yellow daisies. Drought-resistant.

Arctotis sp.'pink' Pink Spreading Arctotis

Low spreading groundcover, sun. Large pink daisies.

Arctotis sp.'silver lining' Orange Spreading Arctotis

Low spreading groundcover, sun. Large orange daisies.

Arctotis sp.'yellow' Yellow Spreading Arctotis

Low spreading groundcover, sun. Large orange daisies.

Asparagus dens. 'meyers' Cat's Tail Asparagus

50cm, ground cover, decorative, sun/semi, red berries for birds.

Asparagus densiflorus Basket Asparagus

50cm, ground cover, sun/semi, red berries for birds.

Asparagus densiflorus 'Cwebe' Cwebe Asparagus

50cm, light/deep shade, dark green arching branches, new growth copper, red berries, good indoors

Asparagus densiflorus 'Mazeppa' Mazeppa Asparagus

50cm, ground cover, sun/semi, red berries for birds.

Asystasia gangetica Creeping Vigorous

Foxglove ground cover for shade/semi-shade, white flowers. Butterflies and bees

Barleria obtusa Bush Violet

50cm spreading soft shrub in sun, profuse blue flowers.

Barleria obtusa X repens Purple Prince hybrid Bush Violet

50cm fast growing spreading soft shrub, mauve flowers

Barleria repens Red Creeping Barleria

Ground cover, sun/shade, coral-red flowers.

Bersama lucens Glossy White Ash

Mat-forming perennial for marshy places, yellow flowers

Bulbine abyssinica Bushy Bulbine

40cm, full sun, bright yellow flowers.

Bulbine asphodeloides (frutescens) Stalked Bulbine - yellow

Succulent shrublet, sun, yellow flowers. Sap heals some skin ailments.

Bulbine natalensis Broad-leaved Bulbine

Succulent, sun/shade, yellow flowers. Sap heals some

skin ailments.

Bulbine natalensis 'Umtamvuna' Broad-leaved Bulbine

Succulent, sun/shade, yellow flowers. Sap heals some skin ailments.

Bulbine pallida Dwarf Bulbine

10cm, semi-shade, orange-yellow flowers

Carissa grandiflora Green Carpet

Spiny ground cover, white flowers, red fruit for birds.

Carpobrotus dimidiatus Dune Fig Mauve-flowered trailing succulent

Carpobrotus edulis Cape Dune Fig

Cream-flowered trailing succulent

Chaetacanthus setiger Fairy Stars

Low spreading groundcover, small white flowers, attracts butterflies

Chlorophytum bowkeri Bowker's Chlorophytum

Clumping ground cover with lovely 1m vertical stems of white flowers

Chlorophytum comosum Green Hen-and-Chicken

Attractive ground cover for shade, white flowers on

vertical stems

Chlorophytum comosum (varieg.) Var. Hen-and-chickens

Attractive variegated ground cover for shade, potplant.

Chlorophytum modestum 'Gold Nugget'

Compact, low-growing ground cover for light shade, variegated.

Chlorophytum modestum 'Green Nugget'

Compact, low-growing ground cover for light shade, variegated.

Crassula capitella Gold-leaf Crassula

Low-growing good for rockery, orange-tinged foliage; flowers attract insects

Crassula expansa Dainty Crassula

Miniature groundcover for sun/semi. Small white flowers.

Crassula lineolata Grassland Crassula

Attractive small-leaved groundcover for sun/shade with white flowers

Crassula multicava Fairy Crassula

30cm, groundcover, sun/shade, clouds of pink flowers.

Crassula multicava 'maroon' Maroon-leaf Fairy Crassula

30cm, groundcover,

sun/shade, clouds of pink flowers.

Crassula pellucida Carpet Crassula

Attractive semi-succulent ground cover for sun, white flowers

Crassula sarmentosa Bushy Crassula

30cm, sun white-pink flowers

Crassula spathulata Green Cushion

Attractive round-leaved groundcover for sun/shade with white-pink starry flowers

Cyanotis speciosa Doll's Powder-puff

Ground cover for sun with mauve puffs of flowers

Cyperus albostriatus Forest Star Sedge

Good groundcover for shade. Indoor plant overseas.

Delosperma minimum Grey-leaved Delosperma

Succulent ground cover, sun, grey foliage, yellow flowers.

Delosperma rogersii Dwarf Yellow Vygie / Mesem

Sun, good ground cover; pretty, bright flowers

Delosperma rogersii Cerise Delosperma

Sun, good ground cover; pretty, bright flowers

Delosperma rogersii Orange Delosperma

Sun, good ground cover, pretty bright flowers

Delosperma tradescantioides Trailing Vygie

Trailing white-flowered ground cover for sun

Diascia barbarae Spur-flower

30 cm, sun, profuse, long-lasting pink flowers.

Diascia integerrima Spur-flower

30 cm, sun, profuse, long-lasting pink flowers.

Diascia sp. pink Spur-flower

30 cm, sun, profuse, long-lasting pink flowers.

Diascia sp. salmon Spur-flower

30 cm, sun, profuse, long-lasting salmon-pink flowers.

Dietes iridioides Small Wild Iris

60cm, sun/shade; pretty, white flowers all year.

Dimorphotheca jucunda Trailing Daisy

Trailing ground cover, morning sun, large daisies.

Drimiopsis maculata Spotted-leaf Drimiopsis

Attractive ground cover for shade, potplant. Cute little lilies.

Drosanthemum hispidum Perennial Iceplant

Rambling floriferous ground cover good for dry sunny banks

Dymondia margaretae Silver Carpet

10 cm, sun, well-drained soil, yellow daisies, good between paving stones

Falckia repens White Carpet

Attractive groundcover for sun with white-pink flowers

Felicia amelloides Felicia 40cm shrublet, sun, profuse blue daisies with yellow centres.

Felicia erigeroides Wild Michaelmas Daisy

50cm bushy shrublet, full sun, profuse white-pink daisies.

Gazania rigens Yellow Gazania

Ground cover, sun; brilliant yellow, large flowers.

Gazania rigens White Gazania

Ground cover, sun; brilliant white, large flowers.

Gazania rigens Trailing Gazania

Ground cover, sun; brilliantly coloured

large flowers.

Gazania rigens Cream Gazania

Ground cover, sun; brilliant cream, large flowers.

Gazania rigens var. rigens Silver-leaf Trailing Gazania

Ground cover, sun; brilliant yellow, large flowers.

Gazania sp. X Gazania Ground cover, sun; large bright flowers of various colours.

Geranium incanum Lace-Leaf Geranium

Low spreading soft herb 40cm, sun, purple-magenta flowers.

Gerbera ambigua Pink and White Gerbera

30cm, sun, white daisies pink underneath

Gerbera jamesonii X Barberton Daisy

30cm, sun, beautiful, large striking flowers.

Haplocarpha scaposa False Gerbera

Groundcover with bicoloured leaves, yellow daisies

Helichrysum petiolare Silver Lace

Low-growing, hardy ground cover, sun, well-drained soil, creamy

flowers

Helichrysum petiolare 'Limelite' Limelite Low-growing, hardy ground cover, sun, well-drained soil, creamy flowers

Isoglossa cooperii Mauve Isoglossa

Attractive ground cover for shade with mauve flowers

Justicia protracta Veld Justicia

Attractive shrublet, 50cm, sun, small white flowers

Kalanchoe rotundifolia Common Kalanchoe

30cm, sun, succulent ground cover, yellow or orange-red flowers

Lampranthus aureus Yellow Vygie

Succulent ground cover for sun, profuse colourful flowers.

Lampranthus blandus Pale pink Vygie

Succulent ground cover for sun, profuse pale pink flowers.

Lobelia anceps Trailing Blue Lobelia

Good groundcover for damp sun. Mauve-blue flowers

Microsorium scolopendrium Dune Fern

Pleasing groundcover for sun or shade.  Also for hanging

baskets.

Murdannia simplex Murdannia

Ground cover, 50cm, sun, moist soil, mauve flowers.

Nemesia sp. X 'Aromatica' mixed

Delightful colourful 10cm plants for a window box

Oplismenus hirtellus Creeping Forest Grass

Grows well in shade. Birds eat the seeds.

Osteospermum jucundum 'Passion' 'Passion Mix'

Trailing ground cover, morning sun, large daisies.

Osteospermum sp. Hybrid Osteospermum

Trailing ground cover, morning sun, large daisies.

Osteospermum sp. Osteospermum "serenity"

Low growing scrambler, sun, showy flowers

Othonna carnosa Grey Othonna

Low succulent grey groundcover with pretty yellow daisy flowers

Pelargonium multicaule Rambling Pelargonium

30 cm, sun, trailing shrublet, white-pink flowers.

Pelargonium pondoense Mauve Pelargonium

Clumping herb, leaves with

maroon underside, delicate dark pink flowers

Pelargonium tongaense Tonga Pelargonium

30cm, semi-shade, trailing with bright red flowers.

Platycarpha glomerata Ground Rosette

Flat ground cover, flower like a pink vernonia in centre

Plectranthus aliciae Variegated Plectranthus

Cheerful spreading ground cover, prefers partial shade.

Plectranthus amboinicus Country Borage

50cm, sun, aromatic leaves used in cooking instead of origanum

Plectranthus ciliatus Speckled Spur-flower

40cm spreading, shade, attractive foliage.

Plectranthus madagascariensis Variegated Plectranthus

Cheerful spreading ground cover, prefers partial shade.

Plectranthus neochilus Lobster Flower

Groundcover for sun, mauve flowers, attracts butterflies

Plectranthus oertendahlii Silver-leaved Spur

20cm, light shade.

Flower Attractive foliage, excellent in a hanging basket

Plectranthus oertendahlii Oribi Plectranthus

20cm, light shade. Attractive foliage, excellent in a hanging basket

Plectranthus petiolaris Violet Plectranthus

30cm, shade, spreading soft groundcover with violet-mauve flowers

Plectranthus purpuratus Maroon Carpet

Groundcover, 10cm, light shade, white flowers. Rare.

Plectranthus verticillatus Gossip / Money Plant

Good groundcover in light shade and for hanging baskets

Portulaca quadrifida Wild Purslane

Flat-growing, sun/shade, tiny yellow flowers; good for between paving stones

Portulacaria afra 'nana' Spekboom

Drought-resistant succulent ground cover for sun; holds soil.

Pseudechinolaena polystachya Dwarf Forest Grass

Low-growing delicate grass for

shady areas

Ruschia lineolata Carpet of Stars

Low growing dense groundcover, pink flowers, binds banks.

Sansevieria hyacinthoides Dune Tongue Plant

Spreading hardy semi-succulent with sweetly-scented pretty flower spikes

Sansevieria parva Narrow-leaved Sansevieria

Good succulent for rockery or pot

Stachys tubulosa Mauve Sage

30 cm, shade, mauve flowers, good groundcover

Sutera floribunda Trainling Phlox

Low spreading plant, sun, white flowers.

Sutera pauciflora Trailing Phlox

Edging/filler, sun, cold areas, white flowers.

Herbaceous shrubs 2011These are the plants we rely on for seasonal colour displays. Generally they are not as long-lived as the woody shrubs but will thrive for several years if rejuvenated and nurtured by cutting back appropriately, feeding well and mulching. Combine them with groundcovers and foliage plants. The range of indigenous herbaceous plants provides for both spare, formal effects and natural, informal plantings.

Aeollanthus parvifolius Pink Spur Bush Low semi-succulent shrublet for sun, pretty pale pink flowers

Anisodontea scabrosa Classic Cerise Mallow Shrub for sun with profuse larger cerise flowers

Asparagus macowanii Zulu Asparagus Shrub, 2m, semi-shade. Plumed branches. Good potplant.

Barleria albostellata Grey Bush Barleria 2m shrub, sun/dry light shade, attractive foliage; white flowers.

Barleria delagoensis Gold Barleria Shrub 1 m, sun, orange flowers, hardy

   

Begonia homonyma Large-leaved Wild Begonia

Up to 1m, shade, white-pink flowers, rare

Chrysanthemoides monilifera Bush Tick-berry Semi-succulent shrub, sun, profuse yellow flowers. Good for beachfront/exposed areas.

Dermatobotrys saundersii Tree Jockey Rare epiphyte, semi-shade. Red flowers. Pot plant. Birds.

Dissotis canescens Pink Wild Tibouchina 1m shrub, sun, marshy soil, brilliant pink flowers.

Dissotis princeps Wild Tibouchina 1,5m upright shrub with mauve or white flowers, damp soil in sun.

Dyschoriste rogersii Blue Joy 50 cm, sun, profuse mauve flowers

Eriocephalus africanus Wild Rosemary 1m, sun, profuse white flowers, fluffy seeds, culinary herb.

Euryops pectinatus Golden Daisy Bush Medium shrub,1m, sun. Profuse gold daisies and variegated foliage.

Euryops pectinatus (varieg.) Golden Daisy Bush Medium shrub,1m, sun. Profuse gold daisies and variegated foliage.

Euryops virgineus Honey Euryops Shrub 1.5m, sun, well-drained soil; profuse yellow flowers.

Gomphostigma virgatum River Stars 1m lax shrub, sun/semi, charming white flowers, likes damp soil.

Helichrysum cooperii Yellow Everlasting 1m, sun single-stemmed plant, bright gold flowers

Helichrysum populifolium Poplar Helichrysum 2m, sun/semi-shade, decorative grey leaves. Cream flowers.

Hemizygia obermeyerae Mauve Mist 1m bushy shrub, sun, prolific pink flowers.

Hibiscus calyphyllus Yellow Wild Hibiscus Shrub, 1m, sun, beautiful large yellow flowers with maroon centres.

Hibiscus pedunculatus Forest Pink Hibiscus Small shrub, light shade, pretty pink flowers.

Hypoestes aristata Ribbon Bush 1m, sun/semi, profuse white to mauve flowers, butterflies.

Hypoestes aristata W Ribbon Bush 60cm, sun/semi-shade, white flowers, attracts bees and butterflies

Hypoestes aristata W White Ribbon Bush 60cm, sun/semi-shade, white flowers, attracts bees and butterflies

Justicia campylostemon Honey Justicia 3m, damp shade, cream flowers, attracts insects

Justicia capensis Money Plant 1m, light shade, pink flowers, neat, attracts insects

Leonotis intermedia Broad-leaved Leonotis Smallish shrub with textured leaves and typical inflorescence

Leonotis leonurus Wild Dagga Compact form, full sun,orange flowers for sunbirds

Leonotis leonurus Wild Dagga 2m shrub, sun, orange flowers in winter and spring attract sunbirds.

Leonotis leonurus W White Wild Dagga 2m, full sun, white form less often found

Ludwigia octovalvis Shrubby Ludwigia 1m, damp sun, yellow flowers. Birds eat the seeds. Attracts butterflies.

Ocimum americanum Wild Basil 1m, semi-shade, white flowers attract insects, culinary

Orthosiphon labiatus Shell Bush 1m compact bush, sun, pink flowers all year. Butterflies.

Pavonia praemorsa Yellow Mallow 1m, sun/semi-shade; delightful yellow mini-hibiscus flowers fade to orange.

Pelargonium capitatum Rose-scented Pelargonium

Scandent, scented leaves, pink-purple flower clusters

Pelargonium zonale X Horseshoe Geranium Bright coloured shrublets for containers in sun

Peristrophe cernua False Buckwheat Fast-growing sprawler, sun, profuse pink-purple

flowers, attracts birds and butterflies

Petalidium oblongifolium Bloubos Blue flowered little plant, grey leaves, 50cm, full sun

Phygelius aequalis R River Bell 1m soft shrub, sun, pretty red flowers, damp soil.

Phygelius aequalis Y River Bell 1m soft shrub for Kloof and inland sunny damp places, pretty yellow flowers.

Plectranthus ecklonii 'Blue' Purple Spur-flower 1m shrub, delightful purple-blue flowers, light shade.

Plectranthus ecklonii pink Pink Spur-flower 1m shrub, delightful pink flowers, light shade.

Plectranthus ecklonii 'W' White Spur-flower 1m shrub, delightful white flowers, light shade.

Plectranthus fruticosus 'Coral Cloud'

'Coral Cloud' Soft shrub for shade, lovely pink flowers, attracts butterflies

Plectranthus saccatus Stoep Jacaranda 1m shrub, profuse mauve-blue flowers, light shade.

Plectranthus saccatus Stoep Jacaranda 1m shrub, profuse mauve-blue flowers, light shade.

Plectranthus sp. X 'Mona Lavender'

Mona Lavender 50cm, light shade, pretty mauve flowers

Plectranthus zuluensis Zulu Spur-flower 50cm sprawling, semi-shade, pretty white/blue flowers.

Plectranthus zuluensis 'B' Zulu Spur-flower 50cm sprawling, semi-shade, pretty blue flowers.

Plumbago auriculata White Plumbago 2m, sprawling, sun, profuse white flowers, butterflies.

Plumbago auriculata Blue Plumbago 2m, sprawling, sun, profuse white flowers, butterflies.

Plumbago zeylanica White Wild Plumbago 1.5m, shade, white flowers, spreads

Polygala fruticosa Knysna Polygala 50cm, sun, lovely purple-pink flowers

Polygala virgata Purple Broom Soft upright shrub, sun, pink flowers all year. Rewarding.

Portulacaria afra Spekboom Shrub, sun. Holds soil. Pink flowers. Edible leaves.

Portulacaria afra 'aurea' Spekboom Low spreading succulent shrublet with gold foliage

Pycnostachys reticulata Slender Pycnostachys Slender upright shrub found in swamps, blue flowers

Ruttyruspolia sp. X "Phyllis van Heerden" 1m shrub, sun. Long-flowering pink flowers.

Salvia africana lutea Beach Salvia 1.5m, sun, yellow to brown flowers, birds.

Salvia africana-caerulea Blue Strand Salvia 2m, sun, sandy soil; blue flowers; tea soothes coughs

Salvia chamelaeagnea Blue Salvia 1m, sun, sprawling shrub, spikes of light blue flowers.

Salvia dolomitica Grey Sage Grey-leaved shrub 1-2 m for sun, mauve and cream flowers

Sclerochiton harveyanus Blue Lips 2m, semi-shade, blue flowers

Sclerochiton odoratissimus White Lips 2m, semi-shade, white flowers

Selago canescens Blue Haze 50 cm, sun, decorative plumes of lilac-mauve flowers

Senecio angulatus Senecio shrub Sprawling shrub for sun, attractive foliage, yellow flowers

Senecio angulatus Variegated Senecio shrub Sprawling shrub for sun, attractive foliage, yellow flowers

Senecio barbertonicus Succulent Bush Senecio 1m, sun, dry sandy soil, yellow flowers, low-maintenance.

Senecio brachypodus Dune Climbing Senecio Scrambler with yellow flowers. Attracts butterflies.

Senecio haygarthii Haygarth's Senecio 1m, shrubby, bicoloured leaves, profuse yellow flowers

Senecio oxyodontus Canary Bush 2m, sun/semi, fast-growing, sprawling. Bright yellow flowers

Syncolostemon densiflorus Pink Plume 1-2m, sun, bright pink flowers, aromatic

Syncolostemon rotundifolius Round-leaved Pink Plume 1-2m, sun; pink-mauve flowers; seldom found in nurseries

Tephrosia grandiflora Pink Pea Shrub 1-2m, sun, annual, prolific flowering, self-seeding

Tetradenia riparia Iboza / Ginger Bush Fast-growing shrub 3m, sun, lilac plumes, medicinal, birds.

Thorncroftia longiflora Pink Puff Semi-succulent shublet with stunning pink flowers

Thunbergia natalensis Blue Thunbergia Attractive blue-flowered small shrub for semi-shade

Tinnea barbata Bluedragon Bush 2m, sun/semi-shade. Pretty, purple flowers.

Vernonia tigna Uhlunguhlungu, Swartteebossie

Upright shrub to 1.5 m. Wide range of medicinal uses.

   

    

Succulents 2011Succulents are your key resource if you want to develop a ‘waterwise’ garden that is full of exciting forms and colours. Many succulents flower in winter and provide rich colour as groundcovers. Some succulents (for example Crassula multicava – ‘Fairy crassula’ – have very delicate, starry flowers.

     

Adenium multiflorum Impala Lily 1m, full sun, dry soil, white + red flowers, good container plant

Bergeranthus scapiger Yellow Mesem Yellow-flowered clumping succulent, flowers open in afternoon

Cotyledon flanaganii (tomentosa) Velvet-leaf Pig's Ears

50cm, sun, hairy toothed leaves, dormant in summer,good container plant

Cotyledon orbiculata Pig's Ears 50cm, sun, drought-resistant. Orange flowers, sunbirds. Sap heals warts.

Cotyledon orbiculata Pointed-leaf Pig's Ears 50cm,

sun, drought-resistant. Orange flowers, sunbirds. Sap heals warts.

Cotyledon orbiculata variety Pointed-leaf Pig's Ears 50cm, sun, drought-resistant. Orange flowers, sunbirds. Sap heals warts.

Crassula alba Red Crassula 30cm, sun, stunning large dark red flowerheads

Crassula arborescens Grey Kerky-bush 2m succulent shrub, sun, masses of pink/white flowers.

Crassula ovata Kerky-Bush 2m succulent shrub, sun, masses of pink/white flowers.

Crassula tetragona Mini Tree Crassula 1m, hot dry sunny areas, white flowers, dark attractive leaves.

Euphorbia clavarioides Lion's Spoor Flat to cushionlike with yellow flowers, full sun

Euphorbia horrida Bristle Euphorbia 1.5m, sun; attractive spiny, succulent shrub

Gasteria croucheri Gasteria Aloe-like succulent. Attractive red-pink flowers are edible.

Gasteria glomerata Cluster Gasteria Compact clumping succulent blue-green leaves,

Gasteria sp. Gasteria Aloe-like succulent. Attractive red-pink flowers are edible.

Glottiphyllum depressum Green Tongues Unusual low-growing succulent, large golden flowers

Glottiphyllum regium Glottiphyllum Clumping succulent with showy large yellow flowers

Haworthia attenuata File-leaf Haworthia Clumping, succulent. Rockery/pot plant, sun.

Haworthia kingiana. King's Haworthia Clumping, succulent. Rockery/pot plant, sun.

Haworthia sp. Haworthia Clumping, succulent. Rockery/pot plant, sun.

Haworthia sp. Amathithibala Clumping, succulent. Rockery/pot plant, sun.

Haworthia sp. File-leaf Haworthia Clumping, succulent. Rockery/pot plant, sun.

Huernia hystrix Porcupine Huernia 12 cm, clumping succulent with unusual star-shaped flowers

Kalanchoe crenata Woolly Kalanchoe 1m, shade/semi, large orange

flowers

Kalanchoe 'Ngeli' Ngele Kalanchoe Shade, 30cm, glossy leaves, yellow flowers

Kalanchoe sexangularis Maroon-leaved kalanchoe

Lovely maroon succulent foliage and bright yellow flowers

Kalanchoe thyrsiflora White Lady 1m sun, scented flowers, attractive foliage

Kleinia fulgens Coral Senecio Grey-leaved succulent with orange flowers

Pachypodium saundersii Kudu Lily 1m, full sun, dry soil, large white flowers, good container plant

Portulacaria afra 'aurea' Golden Spekboom Low spreading succulent shrublet with gold foliage

Sansevieria guineense Bushveld Tongue Plant Bushveld Tongue Plant

Sansevieria suffruticosa Spiky Sansevieria Interesting succulent, sun/semi, 0.5 m, beautiful pink orchid-like flowers

Senecio aizoides Pencil-leaved Senecio Succulent low-growing bush, grey foliage, for dry banks.

Senecio crassulaefolius Grey-leaved Senecio 30 cm, silver-leaved succulent

Stapelia gigantea Carrion Flower 10cm, succulent ground cover for dry, sunny areas. Beige flowers.

Stapelia leendertziae Purple Carrion Flower 10cm, succulent ground cover for dry, sunny areas. Maroon flowers.

     

 

Trees 2011

Since trees, with shrubs, provide a framework for the rest of the plants in your garden, and provide homes and food sources for birds and other wildlife, they need to be carefully selected and placed.  When selecting trees consider the size of your garden and whether you want it to be shady or more open. Remember that a number of indigenous trees are very fast-growing ‘pioneer’ species and will create shady areas even before you expected this to happen. You can obtain beautiful effects by planting different flowering trees next to one another. Also, there is much good advice available on beautiful locally indigenous trees that can replace any ‘invader’ trees in your garden.

     

Acacia ataxacantha Flame Thorn Thorny scrambler 3-4m, beautiful red pods. Good barrier plant.

Acacia burkei Black Monkey Thorn Medium tree, vicious thorns, good for nest sites

Acacia karroo Sweet Thorn Fast-growing tree for sun, excellent for wildlife, provides light shade, does not drop thorns, scented yellow balls

Acacia nigrescens Knob Thorn Upright flat-topped tree with distinctive knobs on main branches

Acacia nilotica Scented Thorn Small flat-topped tree with yellow flowers and scented beaded pods

Acacia robusta Splendid Acacia Handsome large tree, fast-growing; scented cream flowers

Acacia sieberiana Paperbark Thorn Tree, flat crown, cream flowers, peeling bark. Birds.

Acacia xanthophloea Fever Tree Tree, sun, yellow bark and flowers, fast-growing, birds.

Alberta magna Natal Flame Rare tree, sun/semi-shade; spectacular red flowers and seeds.

Albizia adianthifolia Flat-crown Beautiful, large deciduous tree provides light shade.

Allophylus natalensis Dune False Currant Large shrub/small tree for sun. Profuse red berries, glossy foliage. Good in pots. Birds.

Antidesma venosum Tassel-berry Small tree, decorative cream flowers, profuse berries on female for birds.

Apodytes dimidiata Witpeer Neat tree, shiny leaves, cream scented flowers, red and black fruit, birds.

Balanites maughamii Green Thorn Tree with fluted trunk, sparse crown; edible fruit kills bilharzia.

Baphia racemosa Natal Camwood Small evergreen tree, beautifully scented, white pea-flowers.

Barringtonia racemosa Powder-puff Tree Very attractive tree with scented pompom racemes

Berchemia discolor Brown Ivory Handsome small-medium tree; edible, nutritious fruit; birds

Berchemia zeyheri Brown Ivory Neat, attractive tree with sweet fruit, attracts birds

Blighia unijugata Triangle Tops Beautiful forest tree, unusual fruit. Uncommon.

Brachylaena discolor Coast Silver Oak Fast-growing small tree for coastal or windy areas; good hedge.

Bridelia micrantha Coastal Golden Leaf Fast-growing, sun, lovely new leaves and autumn colours, birds

Buddleja saligna False Olive 4m tree, sun, honey-scented cream flower heads.

Calodendrum capense Cape Chestnut Beautiful tall tree, profuse pink flowers, butterflies.

Canthium inerme Common Turkey-berry Small tree, edible fruit attracts birds; butterflies

Cassine aethiopica Kooboo Berry Tree with red fruit and glossy foliage, attracts birds

Cassine papillosa Common Saffron Small tree with distinctive spines on leaf margin

Cavacoa aurea Natal Hickory Tree, round crown, profuse yellow flowers. Fluted stem. Rare.

Celtis africana White Stinkwood Beautiful large deciduous tree, attracts birds

Chaetacme aristata Thorny Elm Large forest tree, excellent for wildlife

Chionanthus foveolatus Common Pock Ironwood Decorative shiny-leaved small-medium tree, scented flowers; birds

Chionanthus peglerae Giant Pock Ironwood Decorative shiny-leaved small-medium tree, scented flowers; birds

Chrysophyllum viridifolium Fluted Milkwood Large forest tree with beautiful fluted stem, rounded crown; birds

Cladostemon kirkii Tonga-kerrie Small tree, sun/shade, lovely white flowers, from Zululand

Clausena anisata Perdepis Small tree, flowers and fruit attract butterflies and birds.

Clerodendrum glabrum Cat's Whiskers Small tree, cream-pink flowers, good for butterflies and birds

Combretum erythrophyllum River Bushwillow Fast growing tree with lovely autumn foliage, attracts birds, cold-hardy

Combretum kraussii Forest Bushwillow Beautiful seasonal foliage, red winged seeds

Combretum molle Velvet Bushwillow Decorative small tree for sun, colourful autumn leaves

Combretum zeyheri Large-fruited Bushwillow Decorative small tree, yellow autumn leaves; gold winged fruit

Commiphora harveyi Red-stem Corkwood Small-medium, sun, deciduous, attractive foliage, peeling bark.

Commiphora marlothii Paperbark Corkwood Small-medium tree with braille-like trunk; yellow snapdragon flowers

Commiphora neglecta Green-stemmed Corkwood Small, multi-stemmed spiny tree, sun/semi-shade; fruit attracts birds

Cordia caffra Septee Tree Small tree, pale bark, fruit for birds

Cordia monoica Sandpaper Cordia Small tree 2-4m, sun, rough leaf texture, bright red edible berries, birds

Craibia zimmermannii Peawood Delightful small tree for shade, lovely scented white flowers.  Butterflies

Croton gratissimus Lavender Croton Lovely evergreen tree, pretty silvery leaves.

Croton sylvaticus Forest Feverberry Decorative deciduous tree, orange fruit, attracts birds.

Curtisia dentata Assegaai Tree Medium forest tree with attractive serrated bicoloured leaves

Cussonia natalensis Rock Cabbage Tree 4-6m tree, very decorative tree, gold autumn leaves

Cussonia paniculata Mountain Cabbage Tree Small tree, sun, attractive blue-green leaves, frost+drought resistant

Cussonia sphaerocephala Forest Cabbage Tree Fast-growing tall tree; lovely foliage, small, rounded crown.

Cussonia spicata Cabbage Tree Medium deciduous tree. Unusual form and foliage.

Cussonia zuluensis Zulu Cabbage Tree Small tree, sun/semi-shade, attractive foliage

Diospyros lycioides Blue Bush Shrub, sun, scented cream flowers, fruit loved by birds.

Diospyros whyteana Bladder-nut 4-7m shrub or small tree, good hedge, attractive leaves; red fruit

Dombeya rotundifolia Wild Pear Small tree, deciduous, sun, profuse white flowers in spring.

Dovyalis caffra Kei Apple Good spiny hedge plant, sun/semi-shade, fruit in female for birds

Dovyalis longispina Natal Apricot Thorny barrier plant. Edible fruit attracts birds.

Dovyalis zeyheri Wild Apricot 1m, dry sun, forms clumps of grey leaves; inflorescences of red and yellow flowers

Ekebergia capensis Cape Ash Large stately deciduous tree, yellow fruits attract birds

Englerophytum natalense Natal Milkplum Small-medium tree of the forest understorey, fluted trunk, birds

Erythrina caffra Coast Coral Tree Deciduous. Orange flowers in winter. Excellent for birds.

Erythrina latissima Broad-leaved Coral Tree Chunky deciduous tree, large rough leaves, corky bark, lovely red flowers, attracts birds

Erythrina lysistemon umsinsi Small-medium tree, deciduous, lovely red flowers, sunbirds.

Euclea crispa Blue Guarri Frost-resistant small-medium tree, fruit for birds.

Euclea natalensis Natal Guarri Small tree, sun/shade. Dense crown. Lovely scent. Fruit for birds.

Eugenia umtamvunensis Umtamvuna Eugenia Small-medium tree with shiny, yellow to red to purple fruit

Eugenia zuluensis Paperbark Myrtle Shade, edible red fruit, birds, screen plant

Euphorbia tetragona Honey Euphorbia 4-8m tree, succulent, sun/semi, good for containers

Euphorbia tirucalli Rubber Euphorbia Form tree 6-9m, sun, toxic sap, seeds for birds, repels moles

Ficus abutilifolia Large-leaved Rock Fig Sun, well-drained soil, beautiful leaves, tasty fruit, bonsai, birds

Ficus bubu Swazi Fig Handsome tree, slightly weeping; large figs off trunk

Ficus burkeii Common Wild Fig Medium tree, dense leafy crown provides good shade, birds

Ficus craterostoma Forest Fig Wind-resistant, neat attractive tree popular with birds

Ficus glumosa Mountain Fig Widespread KZN tree, small-medium, rock-splitter. Great for wildlife.

Ficus ingens Red-leaved Rock Fig Medium spreading tree, sun. Beautiful red spring leaves. Birds.

Ficus lutea Giant-leaved Fig Magnificent large spreading tree, wind-resistant and fast-growing; birds

Ficus natalensis Natal Fig Large spreading evergreen tree, provides full shade, excellent for wildlife.

Ficus polita Wild Rubber Fig Handsome large tree, attracts wildlife. Good in a pot in sun.

Ficus sur Broom Cluster Fig Large tree, beautiful new leaves, fast-growing, good for birds.

Ficus trichopoda Swamp Fig Beautiful tree for damp soil; attractive red-veined leaves; good indoors when young.

Galpinia transvaalica Wild Pride-of-India Beautiful small tree from northern KZN, masses of white flowers. Good container plant

Garcinia gerrardii Forest Mangosteen Shrub to tree, shade; beautiful red new leaves. Fruit for birds.

Garcinia livingstonei African Mangosteen Small chunky tree with beautiful bluish foliage, red new leaves, tasty fruit

Halleria lucida Tree Fuchsia Small tree, orange flowers, excellent for birds.

Halleria lucida 'cream' Tree Fuchsia Small tree, unusual white-flowered form, excellent for birds.

Haplocoelum gallense Gallo Plum 3-7m light shade, pretty foliage and pink-red fruit eaten by people and birds

Harpephyllum caffrum Wild Plum Tall evergreen tree, handsome, fast-growing; dramatic trunk; birds.

Heteromorpha trifoliata Parsley Tree Narrow crown, shiny copper stems, yellow to red autumn leaves

Heteropyxis natalensis Lavender Tree Small tree, attractive, neat shape. Shiny, scented leaves used in potpourri.

Hibiscus tiliaceus Wild Cotton Tree Small tree, fast-growing; beautiful yellow flowers that fade to orange.

Ilex mitis African Holly Handsome tree for a damp spot, scented flowers, fruit for birds

Inhambanella henriquesii Milk Pear Tall forest tree, beautiful red new leaves, tasty fruit.

Kigelia africana Sausage Tree Handsome tree with dark red flowers and decorative fruit

Kiggelaria africana Wild Peach Small-medium tree, sun/semi, birds & butterflies.

Leucosidea sericea Ouhout Small silvery gnarled tree, does well in cold climates

Loxostylis alata Tierhout Small tree for sun/shade with attractive foliage and red/white flowers

Macaranga capensis Swamp Poplar Tall handsome tree for wet areas, birds eat fruit

Maesa lanceolata False Assegaai Small tree, sun, scented small white flowers, fruit for birds

Manilkara discolor Forest Milkberry Medium tree with attractive leaves, delicious fruit; birds

Maytenus peduncularis Cape Blackwood Fast-growing attractive tree, good container and garden plant

Millettia grandis umsimbithi Graceful small-medium tree, pretty mauve flowers and velvet seedpods.

Mimusops caffra Coastal Red Milkwood Decorative tree with dense foliage and red tasty fruit, attracts birds

Mimusops obovata Red Milkwood Decorative tree with glossy foliage and dark fruit that attracts birds

Morus mesozygia African Mulberry Large tree in coastal forest - Rare

Nuxia floribunda Forest Elder Small-medium tree, sun/semi. Masses of scented white flowers.

Ocotea bullata Stinkwood Tall forest tree, attractive foliage, purple fruit eaten by birds, now rare.

Olea africana Wild Olive Small-medium neat tree, sun, edible fruit attracts birds.

Olea woodiana Forest Olive Attractive shape and dark, glossy foliage, fruit for birds

Olinia emarginata Natal Hard Pear Attractive tree of inland areas, fruit attracts birds

Oxyanthus speciosus Wild Loquat Small tree, shade, scented white flowers

Ozoroa paniculosa Resin-tree Small-medium tree, sun, white scented flowerd, fruit for birds

Pappea capensis Jacket-plum Small-medium tree, yellow flowers, tasty fruit, birds, butterflies

Pavetta revoluta Dune Bride's Bush Shrub, sun/shade. Beautiful white bunches of flowers.

Peltophorum africanum Weeping Wattle Small deciduous tree with fine leaves and lovely yellow flowers

Pittosporum viridiflorum Cheesewood Small tree, sun/shade, cream-yellow flowers. Red jelly-seeds for birds.

Podocarpus falcatus Outeniqua Yellowwood Beautiful, classic tall tree, sun/shade. Birds.

Podocarpus henkelii Natal Yellowwood Lovely upright tree with glossy dark foliage, attracts birds

Podocarpus latifolius Real Yellowwood Lovely upright tree with dense green foliage, attracts birds

Protorhus longifolia Red Beech Large tree with some red leaves; purple fruit for birds

Pseudosalacia streyi Pondo Rock-lemon Small tree, shade, horizontal branching, endangered

Psydrax obovata Quar Attractive glossy-leaved medium tree in coastal forest, good for birds

Ptaeroxylon obliquum Sneezewood Deciduous tree with lovely autumn foliage and scented cream-yellow flowers. Swallowtail butterflies.

Rapanea melanophloeos Boekenhout Small-medium decorative tree, profuse small purple fruit attracts birds

Rauvolfia caffra Quinine Tree Decorative shiny-leaved tree for damp areas.  Attracts birds and butterflies.

Rawsonia lucida Forest Peach Small forest tree, shade, attractive foliage, butterflies.

Rhus chirindensis Red Currant Lovely tree with attractive leaves and profuse berries that

attract birds

Rothmannia capensis Cape Gardenia Medium tree, sun/semi-shade. Lovely large, scented cream flowers

Rothmannia fischeri Woodland Rothmannia Shrub or small tree with lovely large, scented, speckled cream flowers

Salix mucronata Natal Willow Small riverine tree, cream flowers, woolly seeds

Schefflera umbellifera False Cabbage Tree Medium upright tree in damp situations, spectacular white flowers

Schotia brachypetala Weeping Boer-bean Beautiful deciduous tree with lovely red flowers that attract sunbirds. Bonsai.

Sclerocarya birrea Marula Deciduous tree with tasty fruit, attracts birds

Scolopia mundii Red Pear Tall tree, shiny leaves, scented flowers,edible fruit; birds

Scolopia zeyheri Thorn Pear Attractive forest and margin tree with glossy waxy leaves, woody spines and red berries for birds

Sideroxylon inerme White Milkwood Small-medium evergreen tree; can grow near dunes; fruit for birds.

Smodingium argutum Rainbow-leaf Small tree, attractive leaves, cream flowers, drooping habit. Sap causes blisters - good barrier plant.

Spirostachys africana Tamboti Attractive deciduous tree, good for wildlife; beautiful wood. Poisonous.

Strychnos gerrardii Gulagula Attractive medium to tall tree with decorative edible round fruit

Strychnos mitis Yellow Bitterberry Medium tree, attractive foliage, small yellow fruits

Strychnos spinosa Spiny Monkey Orange Small spiny tree, large woody fruit that has delicious pulp.

Suregada zanzibariensis Sand Canary-berry Small decorative tree, in light shade, birds.

Syzygium cordatum Water Berry Large tree for damp coastal areas, cream flowers, birds eat fruit

Syzygium gerrardii Forest Water Berry Large tree, attractive shiny reddish new leaves, cream flowers, birds

Tabernaemontana elegans Toad Tree Small tree, shade, scented white flowers, large warted fruit, attracts birds

Tabernaemontana ventricosa Forest Toad Tree Smallish attractive tree for shade, scented starry white flowers, toad-like fruit for birds

Tarchonanthus camphoratus Wild Camphor Bush Small, bushy shrub, flowers look like snow

Teclea gerrardii Zulu Cherry-Orange Neat, decorative small-medium forest tree, attracts birds and butterflie

Teclea natalensis Natal Cherry-orange A small-medium tree with fruit for birds, attracts swallowtail butterflies

Terminalia phanerophlebia Lebombo Cluster-leaf 3-6m, sun, beautiful layered branching pattern, pink winged seeds

Terminalia sericea Silver Cluster-leaf Small-medium tree, sun; attractive silver leaves; pink papery fruit.

Toddaliopsis bremekampii Wild Mandarin 6m, sun/shade, cream flowers, birds eat fruit; butterflies

Trema orientalis Pigeonwood Very fast-growing small-medium tree, light crown, attracts birds

Trichilia dregeana Forest Mahogany Large stately tree, provides full shade, attracts birds, good indoor plant when young

Trichilia emetica Natal Mahogany Large stately tree, provides full shade, attracts birds, good indoor plant when young

Trimeria grandifolia Wild Mulberry Small forest tree with attractive round leaves

Turraea floribunda Wild Honeysuckle Tree Small-medium tree, beautifully scented cream flowers, attracts birds and butterflies

Vangueria infausta Natal Wild Medlar Chunky small tree with nutritious edible fruit, brings birds.

Vepris lanceolata White Ironwood Attractive, neat tree. Birds and butterflies.

Voacanga thouarsii Wild Frangipani Beautiful tree, scented cream flowers, large fruit for birds, damp soil

Widdringtonia nodiflora Mountain Cypress Column-like growth form, good pot plant & Christmas tree

Xymalos monospora Lemonwood Large evergreen tree, characteristic peeling bark. Birds.

Zanthoxylum capensis Small Knobwood Small tree, knobbly bark, attractive small leaves, birds and butterflies

Ziziphus mucronata Buffalo Thorn Shiny-leaved spiny tree excellent for wildlife

 

Woody shrubs 2011These are a tremendous resource for the gardener as together with trees they provide the real long-term substance and texture of the garden. Note that many of these shrubs can actually serve as trees in smaller gardens.

   

Acokanthera oblongifolia Dune Poison-bush Coastal shrub, sun/semi. Leathery leaves, scented white flowers.

Acokanthera oppositifolia Common Poison-bush Beautiful shrub for semi-shade, clusters of scented white flowers

Allophylus dregeanus Forest False Currant Shrub / small tree for shade, sprays of red berries for birds

Anastrabe integerrima Pambati Tree Small-medium tree with braille-like trunk; yellow snapdragon flowers

Azima tetracantha Needle-bush 3m, sun, multi-stemmed, sun, forms thicket, good barrier plant. Butterflies.

Bauhinia galpinii Pride-of-De-Kaap Scrambler, sun, 3m, orange flowers, sunbirds.

Bauhinia natalensis Natal Bauhinia Shrub, 2m, sun.  Pretty, white flowers all year.

Bauhinia tomentosa Yellow Bell Bauhinia Shrub, 3m, sun, yellow flowers all year. These ones good for bonsai.

Bowkeria citrina Yellow Shell-flower 3m, sun/semi-shade, yellow flowers, scented leaves, rare

Bowkeria verticillata Natal Shell-flower Bush Attractive large shrub, sun; scented white waxy flowers.

Brachylaena elliptica Bitter-leaf 4m, sun, cream flowers, attractive bi-coloured leaves

Buddleja auriculata Weeping Sage Large shrub, sun, lovely scented flowers, butterflies.

Buddleja glomerata Miesbos 4 m shrub, full sun, yellow flowers, attracts butterflies

Buddleja salviifolia Sagewood (White) Large shrub, sun, scented white flowers, butterflies.

Burchellia bubalina Wild Pomegranate 3m, sun/semi-shade, orange flowers, attracts birds

Buxus macowanii Cape Box Small tree, small leathery leaves, beautiful container plant

Buxus natalensis Natal Box Shrub, neat shape, shade, nest sites.

Calpurnia aurea Natal Laburnum Small tree, sun/semi-shade; pretty, yellow flowers.

Canthium spinosum Coastal Canthium Spiny shrub for semi-shade, edible fruit eaten by birds, barrier plant

Carissa bispinosa Forest Num-num Shrub for shade with lovely scented white flowers and bright red edible fruit eaten by birds

Carissa macrocarpa umthungulu Shrub, sun, white flowers, tasty red fruit, hedge/barrier plant. Birds.

Carissa tetramera Sand Forest Num-Num 2m, sun. Profuse, scented small white flowers. Birds.

Cassinopsis illicifolia Lemon Thorn 2-5m, sun/shade, shiny small leaves, orange fruit, spiny hedge

Catunaregam spinosa Thorny Bone-apple Large shrub, sun/shade, scented cream to yellow flowers, barrier plant

Clerodendrum myricoides Blue-flowered Tinderwood

Large shrub, semi-shade, lovely blue flowers

Coddia rudis Small Bone-apple 1.5m shrub, sun/semi-shade, small hanging white flowers, birds. Good container plant

Coffea racemosa Mozambique Coffee Shrub for shade with glossy leaves and lovely white-pink scented flowers

Crotalaria capensis Cape Rattle Pod Shrub-small tree with profuse yellow flowers, attracts birds and butterflies

Croton pseudopulchellus Small Lavender Croton Large shrub, beautiful silvery foliage and shape. Light shade.

Dais cotinifolia Pompon Tree Small deciduous specimen tree, sun;  profuse pink flowers.

Deinbollia oblongifolia Dune Soap-berry Shrub/small tree, sun/shade, excellent for birds, butterflies.

Dichrostachys cinerea Sickle Bush Multi-stemmed shrub or small tree with colourful pink and yellow flowers

Diospyros natalensis Small-leaved Jackal-berry

Small tree, good shape, glossy fine foliage, small orange "acorns" eaten by birds

Diospyros scabrida Coastal Bladder-nut Multi-stemmed shrub for sun with attractive leaves and unusual fruits; good hedge or bonsai plant

Dodonaea angustifolia Sand Olive Large shrub/small tree, sun, screen, holds soil, pink winged seeds.

Dombeya burgessiae Pink Wild Pear Large shrub/small tree, clusters of white flowers tinged with pink

Dombeya cymosa Natal Wild Pear 2-5m, has decorative large clusters of scented white flowers

Dovyalis rhamnoides Common Sourberry Large shrub/small tree, sun/semi-shade. Tasty fruit; good barrier plant.

Drypetes arguta Water Ironplum Small understorey tree, scented flowers, fruit attracts birds.

Duvernoia aconitiflora Small Pistol Bush 3m, sun, bushy, masses of two-lipped pale yellow flowers.Sunbirds.

Duvernoia adhatodoides Pistol Bush Attractive large shrub, sun/semi-shade. Long-lasting white flowers with maroon markings.

Ehretia obtusifolia Sandpaper Bush 2-5m small tree from Maputaland with arching branches, scented white flowers, edible fruit

Ehretia rigida Puzzle Bush 4m, shrub, tangled branches. Lovely lilac flowers. Birds.

Erythrina humeana Dwarf Coral Tree 2m deciduous shrub, sun, beautiful scarlet flowers, sunbirds.

Eugenia capensis Dune Myrtle Shrub for sun, good for salt-spray zone, lovely white

flowers, edible black fluit

Ficus burtt-davyi Veld Fig Shrub/tree. Pot plant/bonsai. Takes seawinds. Bird magnet.

Flueggea verrucosa Fishes eyes 1-3m, sun, much branched form, white berries for birds

Freylinia lanceolata Honey-bell Bush Shrub 2m, sun/semi, profuse delicate cream flowers.

Freylinia tropica Purple Freylinia Upright sprawling shrub 2m, sun/semi, profuse delicate purple flowers.

Freylinia tropica Blue Freylinia Upright sprawling shrub 2m, sun/semi, profuse delicate blue flowers.

Freylinia tropica White Freylinia Upright sprawling shrub 2m, sun/semi, profuse delicate white flowers.

Gardenia cornuta Natal Gardenia Decorative small tree, sun, large scented white flowers, yellow fruit

Gardenia thunbergia White Gardenia Small angular tree, sun/semi. Large, scented white flowers.

Gardenia volkensii Savanna Gardenia Large woody shrub, sun, profuse large scented white flowers fading to yellow

Grewia lasiocarpa Forest Raisin Small scrambling tree, sun/semi-shade. Large pink flowers, birds.

Grewia occidentalis Cross-berry Small fast-growing tree, sun, pretty pink flowers; birds.

Grewia pondoensis Pondo Cross-berry Small scrambling tree, sun, pretty pink flowers; birds.

Greyia sutherlandii Natal Bottlebrush Small tree, full sun, lovely red flowers, birds. Does well in Kloof and inland.

Gymnosporia nemorosa White-spot Forest Spikethorn

5m, sun/semi-shade; good barrier plant. White flowers; fruit for birds

Halleria elliptica Cape Wild Fuchsia 2.5m, sun, clusters of drooping tubular red flowers; birds

Hypericum revolutum Curry Bush 3m, sun; pretty yellow flowers; does well in Kloof and inland.

Indigofera jucunda River Indigo Pretty large shrub/small tree, sun. Profuse pink flowers.

Indigofera jucunda River Indigo Pretty large shrub/small tree, sun. Profuse pink flowers.

Indigofera micrantha Small White Indigo Small shrub, shade, delicate leaves, small white flowers.

Kraussia floribunda Rhino-coffee Shrub, damp sun / shade, birds enjoy the sweet fruit

Mackaya bella River Bells 3m, light shade, rich damp soil. Large palest mauve flowers.

Maytenus procumbens Dune Koko Tree Shrub, sun/semi, orange seeds, birds. Takes seawinds.

Metarungia longistrobus Sunbird Bush 2m, sun/semi. Orange flowers for many months attract sunbirds.

Metarungia pubinervia Red Sunbird Bush 2m, shade, red flowers for birds. Newly cultivated - a find!

Mitriostigma axillare Small False Loquat Woody small shrub, sun/shade, scented white flowers. Orange fruit for birds.

Ochna chilversii Pondoland Ochna Medium woody shrub with large yellow flowers, attractive new foliage

Ochna natalitia Pondoland Ochna Large woody shrub with showy yellow flowers and new foliage

Ochna serrulata Carnival Bush Delightful neat shrub for sun. Profuse scented yellow flowers and red calyxes

Oncoba spinosa Snuffbox Tree Small tree. Large white and yellow flowers, hard fruit.

Passerina rigida Dune Gonna Weeping shrub for coastal gardens. Decorative.

Pavetta gardeniifolia Common Bride's Bush Inland shrub/small tree with lovely scented white flowers; birds

Pavetta lanceolata Weeping Bride's Bush 2m shrub, sun/semi, pretty white flowers, birds.

Phyllanthus reticulata Potato Bush Scandent shrub, sun/semi, small berries for birds.

Polygala myrtifolia September Bush Attractive shrub, purple-pink flowers

Polygala myrtifolia "Kentani"

Dwarf September Bush Attractive dwarf shrub, purple-pink flowers

Protea cynaroides King Protea Spreading evergreen shrub, sun, large pink flowers.

Psychotria capensis Black Bird-berry Large shrub for shade, yellow flowers, birds. Good indoor plant.

Rhamnus prinoides Dogwood Shrub, sun/light shade, glossy foliage, berries for birds.

Rhus crenata Dune Crow-berry 3m shrubby tree, sun, blue fruit for birds.

Rhus montana Drakensberg Karee Shrub, sun/shade, drooping habit, autumn foliage, hedge

Rhus natalensis Natal Karree Coastal hedge plant sun/semi-shade; new leaves red; fruit for birds

Rinorea angustifolia White Violet-bush 2-7m, shade, sprays of scented white teardrops

Rothmannia globosa September Bells Shrub-small tree, sun, profuse beautiful scented cream flowers.

Rothmannia globosa September Bells Shrub-small tree, sun, profuse beautiful scented cream flowers.

Schotia afra Karoo boer-bean Small tree, sun, deep red flowers, birds.

Schotia capitata Dwarf Boer-bean 2-4m, sun, decorative, striking red flowers, attracts sunbirds.

Schrebera alata Jasmine Tree Large shrub for sun/semi-shade with lovely scented white-pink flowers

Scutia myrtina Cat-thorn Spiny vigorous scrambler, good barrier plant, berries for birds

Standards assorted Standard Shrub suitable for shaping into neat lollipops for a formal garden

Syzygium pondoense Pondo Waterwood Attractive shrub, sun/semi-shade, in wet soil, rare.

Tarenna littoralis Dune Butterspoon Bush Decorative Maputaland small tree, cream flowers; birds eat fruit

Tecomaria capensis gold Gold Cape Honeysuckle Scandent shrub, sun/semi, yellow flowers, birds. Good hedge plant.

Tecomaria capensis orange Orange Cape Honeysuckle

Scandent shrub, sun/semi, orange flowers, birds. Good hedge plant.

Tecomaria capensis peach Orange Cape Honeysuckle

Scandent shrub, sun/semi, orange flowers, birds. Good hedge plant.

Tecomaria capensis red Red Cape Honeysuckle Scandent shrub, sun/semi, red flowers, birds. Good hedge plant.

Tecomaria capensis salmon

Salmon Cape Honeysuckle

Scandent shrub, sun/semi, salmon flowers, birds. Good hedge plant.

Tecomaria capensis yellow Yellow Cape Honeysuckle

Scandent shrub, sun/semi, yellow flowers, birds. Good hedge plant.

Thespesia acutiloba Tulip Tree Small drooping tree with yellow to orange Hibiscus-like flowers

Tricalysia capensis Forest Jackal-coffee 5m, sun/shade, white scented flowers, fruit for birds

Trichocladus ellipticus White Hazel 3 - 7m shrub, shade, goldish flowers with unusual spherical shape

Turraea obtusifolia Small Honeysuckle Tree Lovely 2m rounded shrub, profuse white flowers all year, shiny leaves, orange-red fruit.

Xylotheca kraussiana African Dog-rose Small tree, sun, large showy white flowers, good for birds

and butterflies.