Trees
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Why Plant Trees?
Trees add shade, privacy, color, and value to your property. Some trees enrich the soil by adding nitrogen, while others absorb carbon dioxide and potentially harmful gases from the air and release oxygen. Trees also contribute to boosting biodiversity as they become a food source and natural habitat for wildlife like birds, squirrels, bees, and more. For smaller city gardens, make sure to choose trees with a non-invasive root system.
Grow With Patience
Growing and maintaining a tree requires patience. Tree growth is relatively slow in the beginning. After planting your tree in the ground, the root system will grow and establish until it is much wider than the tree itself. It is only then, in the second or even third year, that your tree will start to grow much faster.
Acacia/Vachellia xanthophloea (Fever Tree)
Attractive, semi-deciduous, tall, fast-growing, distinctive, smooth lime-green branches and stem, bark is slightly flaking, powdery surface
Full sun, Partial shade, Average water to moist, Deep, fertile, sandy soil, 10 – 15 metres tall, Evergreen if watered through winter, Fast growing, Non-aggressive roots, plant 1.5 m from bluidings and sidewalks. Improves soil fertility by nitrogen fixation
1.5 m tree K250
2m tree K350
Afzelia quanzensis (Pod Mahogany)
A deciduous tree ideal for gardens, parks, and large landscapes. It features a broad, spreading crown that provides excellent shade, making it a popular choice for outdoor spaces. The tree is also admired for its decorative, reddish-brown seeds, which are commonly used in jewelry-making and crafts. In addition to its ornamental value, the tree is hardy and drought-tolerant once established, with attractive foliage. Edible leaves, wood is termite and borer resistant, flowers are attractive to bees
Full sun, average water, drought tolerant, well-drained sandy soil, 12 to 18 m high, medium growing speed, root system is only slightly aggressive, plant 4 m from bluidings and sidewalks.
Indigenous to Zambia, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and South Africa
1 m tree K120
Albizia julibrissin (Silk tree, Mimosa tree)
Showy ornamental tree, broad, arching canopy makes it an excellent shade tree, delicate, pink, fragrant flowers, fast-growing, many medicinal purposes, Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant, wound healing, treating anxiety, stress, and insomnia, Steep the dried flowers or bark in hot water for a simple, relaxing, calming herbal tea to treat emotional stress, anxiety, depression, restlessness and irritability, young leaves and flowers are edible and can be cooked as a potherb or used in teas and other culinary creations, (green and mature pods, seeds, and wood are poisonous), grows to 10 m tall
50cm tree K100
Callistemon citrinus (Crimson bottlebrush)
Full sun, moist, fertile, well-drained soils but drought tolerant once established, very tolerant of pruning, can be trained as a large multiple-trunked shrub or a single trunk small tree
1 m tree K120
1.5 m tree K250
2 m tree K350
Cassia spectabilis (Crown of Gold)
Spectacular ornamental tree for gardens and parks, 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
1.5 m tree K250
2m tree K350
Cupressus sempervirens (Italian Cypress)
Elegant and slender, Italian Cypress trees (Cupressus sempervirens) add timeless beauty to any garden or landscape. Their tall, columnar shape makes them perfect for creating formal borders, lining driveways, or adding vertical interest to your outdoor space. These hardy evergreens are low-maintenance, drought-tolerant, and provide year-round greenery, making them a favorite for both residential and commercial landscapes.
Blue-green Italian Cypress trees are available in sizes ranging from 70 cm to 1 m.
Retail price (1 to 9 trees): K550 per tree.
Wholesale price (10 trees or more): K450 per tree.
70 cm tree K550
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Delonix regia (Flamboyant Tree)
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, Fast growing, Extensive and far-reaching root system
1 m tree K120
1.5 m tree K250
2 m tree K350
2.5 m tree K550
3 m tree K750
Eucalyptus cinerea (Silver dollar)
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. Contact us for wholesale orders.
70 cm tree K350
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.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 Contact us for wholesale orders
K350.00
Ficus abutilifolia (Large leaf fig)
Spectacular tree for very large gardens and parks, beautiful, large, hairy, heart-shaped leaves, spreading crown, pale trunk with flaky bark
Full sun, Average water, drought tolerant, Any soil, 10 – 15 metres tall, Deciduous, Fast growing, Extensive root system, Attracts large number of birds during fruiting season, Vigorous and aggressive root system, National monument in Kabwe
Indigenous to Zambia, Guinee, Mali, Cameroun, Ghana, Uganda, Nigeria, Sudan, Ethiopia, Botswana, and South Africa
1.5 m tree K250
2 m tree K350
Ficus benjamina (Weeping Fig)
Popular landscape tree for parks and large gardens, gracefully arching branches, dense crown, excellent indoor container plant
Full sun, tolerant of low light conditions, Average water, Any loose soil, 20 – 30 metres tall, Evergreen, Fast growing, Vigorous and aggressive root system
1 m tree K120
1.5 m tree K250
2 m tree K350
2.5 m tree K550
Ficus benjamina Variegata (Variegated Weeping Fig)
Popular landscape tree for parks and large gardens, gracefully arching branches, dense crown, excellent indoor container plant
Full sun, tolerant of low light conditions, Average water, Any loose soil, 20 – 30 metres tall, Evergreen, Fast growing, Vigorous and aggressive root system
1 m tree K120
1.5 m tree K250
2 m tree K350
2.5 m tree K550
Ficus burkei (Strangler Fig)
Dark green spreading crown, fast-growing, evergreen or briefly deciduous, attracts masses of fruit-eating birds when in full fruiting
Full sun to shade, Average water, drought tolerant, keep moist while young, Any soil, 15 to 18 m tall, Evergreen in wetter habitats, briefly deciduous in drier climates, Fast growing, Massive root system, not suitable as a street tree or near buildings, The strangler fig is not a parasite
Indigenous to Zambia, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana, and South Africa
1 m tree K120
1.5 m tree K250
2 m tree K350
2.5 m tree K550
Ficus sycomorus (Sycamore Fig, Mukuyu Tree)
Beautiful yellow-green bark, fruit attracts a host of birds species, wild animals and livestock eat the fruits and leaves, very useful tree, improves infiltration rate and water-holding capacity of the soil, fast-growing at 1.5m per year
Full sun, average water, drought tolerant, any soil, 15 to 20 metres tall, massive root system, not suitable as a street tree, plant 8m from bluidings and sidewalks.
Indigenous to Zambia and Africa south of the Sahel and north of the Tropic of Capricorn and Worldwide distribution: Senegal, Cape Verde Islands and Arabian Peninsula to Madagascar
1.5 m tree K250
2 m tree K350
Jacaranda mimosifolia (Jacaranda Tree)
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
1 m tree K120
1.5 m tree K250
2 m tree K350
2.5 m tree K550
Khaya nyasica (Red mahogany)
A large, fairly fast-growing, evergreen tree, 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. 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.
Suitable to grow in most soil types, also tolerant of swampy soils. The wood weathers well and is resistant to borers and termites.
The deep taproot system helps the tree withstand drought and flooding. Insecticides like Emamectin benzoate, Azadirachtin, Dimethoate, or a combination of these should be applied as foliar sprays every 2 weeks from August to November and again from February to April for the control of shoot borers. Root system is not aggressive, plant 1.5 m from bluidings and sidewalks
Indigenous to Zambia and eastern, central, and southern Africa
1 m tree K120
Kigelia africana (Sausage Tree)
Large deciduous tree, spreading canopy, stunning large maroon-red flowers, variety of medicinal uses for livestock as well as humans
Full sun, any well-draining soil, moderate watering, 10 to 18 m tall, deciduous, choose plant position with care as falling fruit can severely damage anything underneath it
Indigenous to Zambia and widely distributed throughout continental sub-Saharan Africa
1 m tree K150
1.5 m tree K250
2 m tree K410
2.5 m tree K670
Libidibia ferrea (Leopard Tree)
Previously known as Caesalpinia ferrea. Large, semi-deciduous tree, fast-growing, gorgeous dappled bark patterns, stunning focal point in garden designs, attracts birds and beneficial insects, may be used as street tree on wide side walks, semi-aggressive root system, best suited for larger gardens or parks, plant 4 meters from buildings and sidewalks
Full sun, fertile, well-drained soil, moderate watering, drought-tolerant once established, grows 15 to 20 m tall, can be pruned to a size suitable for suburban streets
1.5 m tree was K250
Now K190
2 m tree K410
2.5 m tree K670
3 m tree K1,100
Neem tree
Medium to large sized, fast-growing, evergreen tree, fairly dense, roundish crown, 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. Non-invasive root system, plant 2 m from buildings and sidewalks
Full sun, moderate water, drought and heat tolerant, any soil, poor soil tolerant, a vigorous grower and easy, low maintenace tree, may gorw 16 to 20 m tall
1 m tree K150
1 m tree was K120
Now K90
Olea europaea ssp africana (African olive)
Neatly shaped evergreen tree, moderate growing speed, grey-green foliage, fruits are popular with people, monkeys, baboons, bush pigs, warthogs and birds, stabilize erosion ditches, roots are only slightly aggressive, plant 3 m from buildings and sidewalks
Full sun, Average water, drought tolerant, Any soil, 8 to 10 m high
Indigenous to Zambia and Africa from Egypt to South Africa
1.5 m tree K250
2 m tree K410
Spathodea campanulata (African Tulip Tree)
Popular ornamental tree for large gardens and parks, beautiful orange-red tulip-like flowers in spring and summer, very long flowering period over several months, Fast-growing, up to 1.5 m per year
Full sun, average water, rich well-drained soil, grows 20 m tall, Evergreen if watered through winter, Potentially destructive roots, plant 5 m from buildings and sideswalks.
Indigenous to Zambia, Angola, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda
1 m tree K150
1.5 m tree K250
2 m tree K410
2.5 m tree K670
3 m tree K1,100
Trichilia emetica (Musikili tree/Natal Mahogany)
Full sun to Partial shade, Average water, Compost-rich, well-drained soil, 20 to 25 m tall, Evergreen, Moderate growing speed, Non-invasive roots, plant 2 m from buildings and sidewalks, popular wood for woodcarving.
Indigenous to Zambia and all sub-Saharan African countries from from Senegal to South Africa
1 m tree K150
1.5 m tree K250
2 m tree K410
2.5 m tree K670
3 m tree K1,100