Trees at FarmCraft
Fever Tree
The Fever Tree (Acacia xanthophloea) features striking yellow-green bark, feathery leaves, and pale yellow flowers. Growing up to 25 meters, it thrives in wetlands, supports wildlife, and is drought-resistant. Popular for landscaping and erosion control, it also holds traditional medicinal value, making it a valuable ecological and ornamental tree.
Splendid Thorn
Acacia robusta, or Splendid Thorn, is a hardy African tree growing 10-20 meters tall. It features compound, feathery leaves and produces pods. Drought-resistant, it thrives in various soils, providing shade and stabilizing soil. Its thorny branches and adaptability make it valuable for wildlife habitats and erosion control in dry areas.
Flat-Crown
Albizia adianthifolia, or Flat-crown Tree, grows 10-30 meters tall with a wide, umbrella-shaped canopy. Its feathery compound leaves provide excellent shade, and its flat pods feed wildlife. Fast-growing and adaptable, it thrives in diverse soils, making it ideal for gardens, parks, and agroforestry while enhancing biodiversity and stabilizing soil.
White Stinkwood
Celtis africana, or White Stinkwood, is a fast-growing, deciduous tree reaching 12-20 meters. Its simple, ovate leaves and small drupes attract birds and wildlife. Hardy and drought-resistant, it thrives in various soils, making it ideal for gardens, streets, and erosion control, while its timber is valued for carpentry.
Knobwood
Chionanthus peglerae, or Knobwood, is a small to medium tree growing 10-15 meters tall. It features glossy, simple leaves and fleshy drupes that attract wildlife. Thriving in forests and rocky areas, it is drought-tolerant and valued for traditional medicinal uses and its contribution to biodiversity in native habitats.
Forest Fever-Berry
Croton sylvaticus, or Forest Fever-berry, is a medium-sized tree reaching 8-15 meters tall. It features glossy green leaves and small capsules, thriving in forests and well-drained soils. This resilient tree provides shade, attracts wildlife, and is often used in reforestation projects and traditional medicine for its therapeutic properties.
Mountain Cabbage
Cussonia paniculata, or Mountain Cabbage Tree, is a distinctive, drought-tolerant tree reaching 4-8 meters tall. It has large, palmately compound leaves and fleshy drupes. Thriving in rocky areas, it adds a sculptural element to gardens and landscapes, while its roots are traditionally used for medicinal purposes in African cultures.
Cabbage
Cussonia spicata, or Cabbage Tree, is a unique tree growing 5-10 meters tall with large, palmately compound leaves and small drupes. Thriving in well-drained soils, it is drought-tolerant and ornamental. Often used in traditional medicine, it enhances gardens with its bold appearance and supports biodiversity by attracting wildlife.
Coral Tree
Erythrina lysistemon, or Coral Tree, is a striking deciduous tree growing 5-10 meters tall. Known for its vibrant red flowers that attract birds, it features trifoliate leaves and produces pods. Drought-tolerant and fast-growing, it’s ideal for gardens and landscapes, offering shade, soil stabilization, and cultural significance in African traditions.
Large-Leaved Fig
Ficus abutilifolia, or Large-leaved Fig, is a robust tree growing 5-15 meters tall. It features large, simple leaves and produces edible figs that attract birds and wildlife. Thriving in rocky and well-drained areas, it provides shade, supports biodiversity, and is valued for its ecological and cultural significance in African landscapes.
Natal Fig
Ficus natalensis, or Natal Fig, is a large tree reaching 10-20 meters, known for its dense canopy and glossy leaves. It produces small, edible figs that attract wildlife. Thriving in various soils, it is valued for shade, fodder, and erosion control, with cultural significance in African traditional practices.
Tree Fuchsia
Halleria lucida, or Tree Fuchsia, is a small, evergreen tree growing 3-8 meters tall. It features dark green leaves and vibrant tubular flowers that attract birds and bees. Thriving in various soils, it produces sweet edible berries and is valued for its ornamental appeal and traditional medicinal uses.
Wild Plum
Harpephyllum caffrum, or Wild Plum, is a hardy tree growing 15-20 meters tall. It features glossy, compound leaves and edible, plum-like fruits that attract wildlife. Thriving in diverse soils, it provides shade, is excellent for urban planting, and holds cultural significance for its traditional medicinal and culinary uses.
Transvaal Beechwood
Heywoodii lucens, or Transvaal Beechwood, is a medium-sized, evergreen tree reaching 10-15 meters tall. It features dark green, simple leaves and small pods. Thriving in forests and well-drained soils, it provides dense shade, enhances biodiversity, and is valued for its ornamental beauty and timber in landscaping and construction.
Sausage Tree
Kigelia africana, or Sausage Tree, is a distinctive tree growing 10-20 meters tall, known for its large, sausage-shaped fruits and red trumpet-shaped flowers that attract wildlife. Thriving in well-drained soils, it provides shade and ornamental value, with traditional uses in medicine and its fruits used for brewing and skincare.
Umzimbeet
Milletia grandis, or Umzimbeet, is a medium-sized tree reaching 10-15 meters tall. It features glossy, compound leaves and produces pods. Known for its durable, dark timber, it thrives in forests and well-drained soils. Its ecological value includes attracting wildlife, while its ornamental appeal makes it suitable for gardens and landscapes.
Wild Date Palm
Phoenix reclinata, or Wild Date Palm, is a graceful, multi-stemmed palm growing 6-12 meters tall. It features feather-like leaves and clusters of small edible dates. Thriving in wetlands and well-drained soils, it provides shade, supports wildlife, and is widely used in landscaping for its ornamental and ecological benefits.
Henkel's Yellowwood
Podocarpus henkii, or Henkel's Yellowwood, is a majestic evergreen tree growing 20-30 meters tall. It features needle-like leaves and fleshy cones. A protected species in South Africa, it thrives in forests, providing dense shade and supporting biodiversity. Its durable timber is highly valued for furniture and construction.
African Cherry
Prunus africana, or African Cherry, is a medium-sized tree growing 10-20 meters tall. It features simple, dark green leaves and small, edible berries. Thriving in montane forests, it is highly valued for its medicinal bark used in prostate treatments, while also providing shade, timber, and supporting wildlife.
Weeping Boer-Bean
Schotia brachypetala, or Weeping Boer-bean, is a striking tree growing 10-20 meters tall. It features bright red flowers that attract birds and insects, and produces pods. Thriving in well-drained soils, it provides shade, supports biodiversity, and is popular in landscaping for its ornamental beauty and ecological benefits.
Giant White Bird of Paradise
Strelitzia nicolai, or Giant White Bird of Paradise, is a striking evergreen plant growing 6-12 meters tall. It features banana-like leaves and white and blue bird-shaped flowers. Thriving in coastal and subtropical regions, it adds dramatic appeal to landscapes, is drought-tolerant, and provides shelter for small birds.
Waterberry
Syzygium cordatum, or Waterberry, is a medium to large evergreen tree growing 10-20 meters tall. It features glossy leaves and produces sweet, edible berries that attract birds. Thriving near water, it provides shade, erosion control, and ornamental value, with traditional uses in medicine and culinary applications for its fruits.
Natal Mahogany
Natal Mahogany
Trichilia emetica, or Natal Mahogany, is a medium to large tree growing 10-20 meters tall. It features glossy, compound leaves and capsule-like fruits. Thriving in tropical and subtropical areas, it provides dense shade, is valued for its durable timber, and holds traditional medicinal and ornamental significance in African landscapes.