Bixa orellana (Lipstick tree) Seeds

Gorgeous small, evergreen tree, pink flowers and scarlet heart-shaped seed pods, high anti-oxidant content, many medicinal properties, used to colour and flavour foods, colour fingernail polish, shoe polish, floor wax, hair oil, lacquer, varnish, soap, cosmetics, furniture, ointments and leather, grown commercially in tropical countries, lovely garden shrub, long flowering period.

Full sun to partial shade, average water, any soil, Grows 2 to 5 m tall, Seed yields 0.5 – 2 tonnes/ha per year. 20 – 50g of dye can be obtained from 1 kg of seed

Cassia spectabilis (Crown of Gold) Seeds

Beautiful ornamental tree for gardens and parks, excellent street and driveway liner, Spectacular in flower during autumn and early winter.

Full sun, Average water, drought tolerant, any soil,8 to 10 m high, Deciduous, Average to fast growing speed, Root system is not aggressive

Delonix regia (Flamboyant Tree)  Seeds

Semi-deciduous or evergreen if watered through dry season, striking red flowers in spring, wide spreading crown provides dappled shade.

Full sun, Average water, drought tolerant, Any soil, 6 – 9 metres tall, Semi-deciduous, Zone 10-12, Fast growing, Extensive and far-reaching root system

Dombeya rotundifolia (Wild pear tree) Seeds

Semi-deciduous, spectacular show of white flowers in spring, perfect for small city gardens, excellent avenue tree, various medicinal uses.

Full sun, deep loose compost-rich soil, water adequately for the first 2 years, it is not related to pear trees but the flowers resemble pear blossoms, non-aggressive root system

Galphimia gracilis (Showers of gold/Golden Thryallis) Seeds

Semi-deciduous, spectacular show of white flowers in spring, perfect for small city gardens, excellent avenue tree, various medicinal uses.

Full sun, deep loose compost-rich soil, water adequately for the first 2 years, it is not related to pear trees but the flowers resemble pear blossoms, non-aggressive root system

Hibiscus mutabilis (Confederate rose) Seeds

Large spreading shrub, Huge showy flowers in summer and autumn, Flowers change colours from white to pink to red, Deciduous, Parks and gardens.

Full sun, Moderate Water. Drought tolerant, Well-drained fertile soil, 3m wide by 3m high

Jacaranda mimosifolia (Jacaranda Tree) Seeds

Deciduous, striking, ornamental tree, beautiful purple-blue flowers during Spring and Early Summer, large, spreading crown.

Full sun, Average water, drought tolerant, Any soil, 10 – 15 metres tall, Deciduous, Fast growing, Extensive root system

Melaleuca viminalis (Weeping Bottlebrush) Seeds

Evergreen shrub or tree, Bright red fluffy flowers, arching branches, Border, Container, Standard, Single accent, attracts birds, Leaves used to make a tasty and healthy tea.

Full sun, Average water to moist, any soil, 2.5m wide by 4.5m high, Crimson red bottlebrush blooms in Spring, Summer and Autumn, Evergreen, Leaves are a tea substitute delightfully refreshing flavour, previously Callistemon viminalis

Spathodea campanulata (African Tulip Tree) Seeds

Popular ornamental tree for large gardens and parks, beautiful orange-red tulip-like flowers in spring and summer, very long flowering period.

Full sun, Average water, Rich well-drained soil, 15 to 20 m high, Evergreen if watered through winter, Fast growing, potentially destructive roots, plant some distance away from buildings

Trichilia emetica (Musikili tree/Natal Mahogany) Seeds

Dense shade tree used in large gardens and parks, also a popular street liner, makes a terrific indoor plant if placed near bright light

Full sun to Partial shade, Average water, Compost-rich, well-drained soil, 20 to 25 m tall, Evergreen, Moderate growing speed, Non-invasive roots, Popular wood for woodcarving in eastern and southern Africa