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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.