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Small- to medium-sized, fast-growing tree with attractive, round, silvery-gray foliage, tree, highly prized for floral arrangements and bouquets, long vase life, refreshing menthol scent, full sun, medium water, grow well in any fast-draining soil, Coppicing trees in early spring stimulates the growth of new shoots from the stump, which produces an abundance of harvestable stems.
Trees are 70cm tall
Wholesale price (10 or more trees) K270 each
Much sought after in the floral industry for its uniform foliage and its neat branching structure, fresh, clean, and pleasantly crisp eucalyptus scent, dense, shrub-like growth habit, Eucalyptus parvula is one of the few eucalyptus species that can tolerate heavy rainfall and waterlogged soils, heat-tolerant but might need extra water in September and October. Coppice in late August to produce a fresh harvest that can be harvested continuously for the following 11 months, until the next coppicing.
Trees are 1m tall. Wholesale price (10 or more trees) K270 each
Popular landscape tree for parks and large gardens, Evergreen, gracefully arching branches, dense crown, very popular indoor container plant, slow to average growth rate of 80 cm per year, but this may vary depending on circumstances
Popular landscape tree for parks and large gardens, Evergreen, gracefully arching branches, dense crown, very popular indoor container plant, slow to average growth rate of 80 cm per year, but this may vary depending on circumstances
Evergreen, a very successful Australian tree planted and widely used in Africa, attractive shape, foliage, and abundant flowering make it a popular choice for private and public gardens, a decorative stunner with beautiful dense, silvery fern-like foliage, a versatile tree with many uses. Wood is used for lumber, fuel, poles, and rafters. Trees over 30 years old are said to have the best wood. Timber is hard and has an attractive grain – the red-brown color and silky surface like that of the true oak. Often planted as shade for tea and coffee plantations. Leaves can be used as a soil mulch and as bedding in livestock stalls. Flowers produce nectar that attracts bees and sunbirds. Used as a windbreak, used for soil conservation, control erosion around river and stream banks, and to reclaim old pasture land. Leaves are an important dry-season fodder in Africa although not top-quality. Produce good quality cut foliage stems. Coppicing is done at 18 months to encourage vigorous new growth from the base, which is typically more productive for cut foliage. Regrows well after complete defoliation following pruning and pollarding, which can be carried out repeatedly to yield cut foliage stems. Relatively deep-rooted with dense, fine roots called proteoid roots, which helps the plant thrive in nutrient-deprived soils and thus may compete less with crop roots. Fast-growing at 1.5 m per year
A large, evergreen shade tree perfect for parks and gardens. The wood is dark, hard, reddish brown and durable, suitable for furniture, flooring, panelling, and excellent for boat building, moderately heavy (air dry 620 kg/m 3), with an attractive grain. The wood weathers well and is resistant to borers and termites. Harvesting begins within 16 years. Popular as a source of firewood and charcoal. Charcoal made from red mahogany wood has a long burning time with a gentle and steady heat. Red mahogany is perfect for using in integrated farming systems for crop production. Leaves and twig litter decomposition improve soil fertility and organic matter status of the soils that lead to an improvement in crop yield output. Fast growing up to 1.5m per year.
An elegant, arching evergreen tree, displays brilliant, crimson red, bottlebrush-like flowers during spring, summer and autumn, attract nectar-loving birds, butterflies and bees, excellent fresh cut foliage for bouquets, release a lemony scent when bruised, leaves and blossoms of all the Bottlebrushes can be used to make a sweet tea, pleasant, refreshing flavour and a citrus scent, moderate growth rate
Medium to large sized, evergreen, fairly dense tree, roundish crown, lovely shade tree for gardens and parks, valued as a medicinal plant, as a source of organic pesticides, and for its timber, oil from the seed is used to make a wide variety of products such as soap, toothpaste, lotions and insecticides
Neatly shaped evergreen tree, grey-green foliage, fruits are popular with people, monkeys, baboons, bush pigs, warthogs and birds, stabilize erosion ditches, slow to moderate growth rate, grow 50cm to 90cm per year.
Evergreen, long-lived tree, a landscaping favorite, striking vase shape and thick canopy, pods contain edible, paste-like, sweet-sour fruit pulp, used in curries, sauces, chutneys and beverages, rich in Vit B, C, potassium, magnesium, antioxidants, many medicinal benefits, suitable for container growth, seeds and leaves are also edible
Dense shade tree used in large gardens and parks, also a popular street liner, makes a terrific indoor plant if placed near bright light, oil extracted from the seeds is used in cosmetics for skin moisturizers and as a body ointment. It is also used in soap and candle making, as wood oil, and for medicinal purposes. popular wood for woodcarving in eastern and southern Africa, average to fast growing at 1.2 m per year
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