Hardy tolerates temperatures as low as 4 degrees celsius.
Trees for small gardens south africa.
Silver birch betula pendula.
Here s a list of the top 10 indigenous trees for small gardens on the highveld.
Underplant trees with shade loving shrubs and perennials and make a walkway in an unused space.
3 the second 5 candidates english name afrikaans name scientific name are.
Growth rate slow to medium.
Requires modest water in summer.
3 1 lavender tree heteropyxis natalensis 3 2 cork bush mundulea sericea 3 3 dwarf coral tree erythrina humeana.
Safsaf willow salix mucronata.
Here at the relais chateau cellars hohenhort lush plectranthus and mophead hydrangeas flank a narrow mulched path creating a sense of exploration and discovery in an otherwise forgotten and negative part of a garden.
Johannesburg gold melaleuca bracteata johannesburg gold.
Heteropyxis natalensis lavender tree with its pale bark beautiful shape and semi deciduous foliage the lavender tree heteropyxis natalensis is one the favourite small garden trees.
These trees grow well in all south africa s growing regions except for those areas which experience severe frost.
We have compiled a short list of trees below that can be considered for use in a small urban garden.
Japanese maple acer palmatum.
Deciduous but not messy.
Growth form is compact upright.
Creamy white sweetly scented blossom appears in spring.
Little gem magnolia magnolia grandiflora little gem.
They also grow well in large containers.
Random harvest indigenous plant nursery constantly inspires with new display gardens and this time we have presented no less than five beautiful small gardens ideas.
Gardenia volkensii key attributes.
It will tolerate most soil types as long as it s in a sunny spot.
Pittosporums are always neat and tidy and respond well to pruning making them perfect for small gardens.
Create a beautiful small garden using indigenous plants of south africa.
Like climbers designer trees help to give your garden a very necessary dimension of height.
We have narrowed our choice down to the following.
Even in a small garden there is space for at least one small tree.
Mature size in a garden setting 3m.