Abutilon   angulatum (Malvaceae)  

  1-3m shrub, older stems very ridged, yellow/orange/apricot flowers summer-spring. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Abutilon   hirtum (Malvaceae)  

  Soft-stemmed shrub to 1.5m, hairy stems, creamy flowers with red/dark centre summer-autumn. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Abutilon   pycnodon (Malvaceae)   /

  0.75-2m shrub, pale pink flowers with dark pink centre, orange stamens, spring - summer. Sow spring. Zone 10. White form available.

Abutilon   sonneratianum (Malvaceae)  

  "Wildemalva", 60cm shrub, apricot-yellow flowers all yr. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Acacia   abyssinica (aethiopica) (Fabaceae)  

  "Inyanga flat-top", to 15m flat-topped tree, brown to black bark, white balls of flowers spring-summer, leathery pods. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Acacia   albida (Fabaceae)  

  See Faidherbia albida

Acacia   arenaria (Fabaceae)  

  "Sand acacia", to 3m shrub/tree, grey bark, branches arising close to the ground, pale velvety leaves, cream flowers sometimes tinged pink summer, scented. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Acacia   ataxacantha (Fabaceae)   /

  5m tree, scented cream flowers late summer, brilliant red to purple pods, hedge & good barrier plant. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Acacia   bellula (Fabaceae)  

  Small decid shrub/tree with silver grey bark, pendulous branches, creamy white flowers. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Acacia   borleae (Fabaceae)   /

  "Sticky acacia", to 5m shrub/tree, young branches have reddish sticky glands, paired leaflets, margins appear finely scalloped because of minute fringing glands, small yellow balls of flowers spring-autumn. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Acacia   brevispica (Fabaceae)  

  Scrambling thorny shrub/tree forming thickets, single hooked thorns scattered along branches, many small leaflets, creamy white flowers in balls spring. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Acacia   burkei (Fabaceae)  

  "Black monkey thorn", 10-20m tree, flaking bark, white scented flowers summer, dark purple pods, bonsai. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Acacia   caffra (Fabaceae)   /

  6m decid tree, scented cream flowers spring, chocolate brown pods, drought tolerant. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Acacia   davyi (Fabaceae)   /

  2-5m evergreen shrub/tree, white straight thorns, deep yellow flowers summer, fast. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Acacia   erioloba (Fabaceae)   /

  "Camel thorn", 12m spreading tree, paired thorns with galls at base, scented yellow flowers spring, boat-shaped rose-grey velvety pods, slow, bonsai. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Acacia   erioloba x haematoxylon (Fabaceae)  

  Natural hybrid of these 2 arid species. Hybrids usually resemble A erioloba in size, habit & pods, but have the fine leaflets and grey colour of A haemtatoxylon. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Acacia   exuvialis (Fabaceae)   /

  "Flaky acacia", to 4.5m spiny shrub/small tree, smooth grey bark, balls of yellow flowers on long stalks spring-summer, sickle-shaped pods. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Acacia   fleckii (Fabaceae)   /

  "Blade thorn", to 10m tree, grey to cream flaky bark, hooked thorns, greyish velvety leaves which give tree open airy appearance, white flowers spikes summer-autumn. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Acacia   galpinii (Fabaceae)  

  To 30m decid tree, rounded crown, buds purplish-red opening to scented cream flowers - beautiful combination. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Acacia   gerrardii (Fabaceae)   /

  To 14m decid tree, spreading crown, grey bark with red fissures, scented cream flowers summer, drought resist. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Acacia   grandicornuta (Fabaceae)   /

  "Horned thorn", to 10m round-topped tree, black bark, white balls of flowers summer. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Acacia   haematoxylon (Fabaceae)  

  "Grey camel thorn", 6m tree with very velvety bark, pale grey foliage, flowers in yellow balls summer, good fodder tree, very attractive & graceful, arid. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Acacia   hebeclada ssp hebeclada (Fabaceae)   /

  "Muisdoring", 1-2m low-growing dense shrub which can spread to diameter of 14m, creamy white balls of flowers winter-spring, erect pods. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Acacia   hereroensis (Fabaceae)  

  "Mountain thorn", to 10m tree, dark bark, very small leaflets, creamy-white flowers in short squat spikes summer, reddish velvety pods. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Acacia   karoo (Fabaceae)  

  5-10m shrub/tree, white spines (long on young trees), globose scented yellow flowers summer, fast, very adaptable. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Acacia   luderitzii var luderitzii (Fabaceae)   /

  "Bastard umbrella thorn", to 12m, rough bark, spines straight & hooked on same tree, balls of white flowers summer, large pods. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Acacia   montis-usti (Fabaceae)   /

  To 5m graceful shrub/small tree, red peeling bark, flowers in cream to yellow spikes summer, arid. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Acacia   natalitia (Fabaceae)   /

  Previously combined with A. karroo but now reinstated as a separate species. Similar to A. karoo, no red bark & not as thorny, from the north coast of Natal. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Acacia   nilotica (Fabaceae)   /

  6m semi-decid tree, flat crown, paired thorns, scented yellow flowers summer, black pendant sweet-smelling pods. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Acacia   pentagona (Fabaceae)  

  Climber/liane, stems 5 ribbed, many small leaflets, whie flowers in balls spring, pods hard & thick. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Acacia   polyacantha ssp campylacantha (Fabaceae)   /

  To 12m semi-decid tree, flat crown, yellow/grey peeling bark, thorns & knobs, scented cream flowers summer, fast. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Acacia   reficiens (Fabaceae)   /

  To 5m several stemmed decid tree, red to grey bark, scented flowers in white balls spring-autumn, arid. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Acacia   rehmanniana (Fabaceae)   /

  5m decid tree, flat crown, dark leaves on orange-brown branches, white globose scented flowers summer, drought resist. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Acacia   robusta (Fabaceae)   /

  10m robust decid tree, spreading crown, dark green leaves, scented cream flowers spring, fast. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Acacia   schweinfurthii (Fabaceae)   /

  Shrub/small tree/climber forming dense thickets, pale yellow globose flowers summer, likes water, good hedge plant. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Acacia   senegal (Fabaceae)   /

  "Three thorned acacia", 3-8m shrub/tree, yellow papery bark, white fragrant spikes of flowers autumn-spring. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Acacia   sieberiana var woodii (Fabaceae)   /

  "Paperbark thorn", to 12m spreading tree, dense foliage, showy scented cream flowers spring-summer. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Acacia   swazica (Fabaceae)   /

  2-3m slender shrub/tree, clusters of shiny leaves with conspicuous midribs, bright golden-yellow balls of flowers spring. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Acacia   tortilis (Fabaceae)   /

  6-15m evergreen tree, flat crown, hooked & straight thorns, cream flowers summer, pods tightly coiled, drought resist. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Acacia   xanthophloea (Fabaceae)   /

  "Fever tree", to 16m decid tree, sulphurous greenish-yellow bark, scented bright yellow flowers spring, fast, warm well-watered areas. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Acokanthera   oblongifolia (Apocynaceae)   /

  To 4m shrub/tree, leathery leaves, clusters of fragrant whitish pink flowers (longer flowers tube than A. oppostifolia) autumn-summer, poisonous. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Acokanthera   oppositifolia (Apocynaceae)   /

  To 5m shrub/tree, glossy leaves, scented flowers white within, pink on outside autumn-spring, fleshy fruit, plant used as arrow poison by Bushmen, med. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Acokanthera   rotundata (Apocynaceae)  

  Shrub/small evergreen tree with white latex, opposite almost circular hairy leaves, white sweetly scented flowers in dense showy clusters summer - autumn, fleshy bright red fruits. All parts of plant are toxic. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Adansonia   digitata (Bombaceae)   /

  20m large tropical tree, swollen trunk, white pendulous flowers, velvety pods, warm areas only, pots in large conservatory. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Adenandra   gummifera (Rutaceae)  

  0.4-1m aromatic shrub, white flowers with reddish reverse spring. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Adenandra   obtusata (Rutaceae)   /

  To 50cm robust shrublet, white flowers with pink reverse all yr. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Adenandra   uniflora (Rutaceae)  

  "China flower", 10-40cm shrublet, waxy white or pink flowers winter-summer, pot. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Adenolobus   pechuellii (Fabaceae)   /

  "Namib Neat's foot", to 1.5m shrub, bauhinia-like leaves, beautiful flowers with 5 yellow petals, one with red spots spring-autumn, colourful red to yellowish pods, med, very attractive, Namibia. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Aeschynomene   nodulosa (Fabaceae)  

  "Small-leaved false-teeth tree", to 4m shrub/tree, hairy stems, oblong leaflets with hair-like tips, sprays of yellow flowers with red veining winter-summer, aromatic, fruit looks like row of false teeth. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Afzelia   quanzensis (Fabaceae)   /

  20m large tropical tree, decorative seed pods, red & black seeds, warm areas, good timber. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Agathosma   apiculata (Rutaceae)  

  To 1m densely leafy very aromatic shrublet, terminal clusters of white flowers all yr, limestone. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Agathosma   betulina (Rutaceae)  

  True "Buchu", 2m fragrant shrub, white/pink flowers, sun. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Agathosma   crenulata (Rutaceae)  

  2m aromatic shrub, white flowers spring, likes moisture, sun/semi-shade, med. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Agathosma   gonaquensis (Rutaceae)  

  "Hottentotsboegoe", to 1m scented shrub, densely leafy, white flowers in dense heads all yr. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Agathosma   ovata (Rutaceae)   /

  To 3m aromatic compact shrub, showy, white/mauve flowers spring, pot. Sow autumn. Zone 8. Both colour forms available.

Alberta   magna (Rubiaceae)  

  4m tree, glossy dark green leaves, many red flowers spring followed by decorative red seeds, very showy. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Albizia   adianthifolia (Fabaceae)   /

  Very beautiful 30m tree with flat crown, attractive white flowers spring, tropics. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Albizia   androyensis (Fabaceae)  

  Tree to 15m in decid woodland, rounded crown, pinnate leaves, clusters of yellow-green flowers summer, Madagas. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Albizia   anthelmintica (Fabaceae)  

  To 10m tree, showy white flowers in spring before leaves, med. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Albizia   antunesiana (Fabaceae)   /

  "Purple-leaved albizia", to 15m open-crowned tree, dark grey rough bark, large green-purple leaflets, creamy-white heads of flowers spring. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Albizia   brevifolia (Fabaceae)   /

  "Mountain Albizia", shrub/tree to 10m, blue-green leaves, half-spherical fluffy heads of creamy flowers spring. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Albizia   forbesii (Fabaceae)   /

  "Broad-pod albizia", to 20m tree with drooping branches, creamy-white fluffy flowers summer, russet-brown pod. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Albizia   harveyi (Fabaceae)   /

  "Sickle-leaved albizia", 8-11m tree, grey to dark brown bark, small narrow leaflets slightly sickle shaped, white fluffy flowers heads spring-summer. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Albizia   petersiana (Fabaceae)  

  To 20m (but usually smaller) decid tree, grey bark peeling in thin strips, flowers spring, reddish purple pods. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Albizia   tanganyicensis (Fabaceae)  

  "Paperbark albizia", to 10m tree, smooth pearly bark with thin red papery peel, light green leaves, fluffy heads of creamy-white flowers spring-summer, attractive garden tree. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Allophylus   africanus (Sapindaceae)  

  1-5m shrub/tree, grey bark, small spiky creamy-yellow/greenish flowers summer-autumn, orange/red/black fleshy fruit. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Allophylus   dregeanus (Sapindaceae)  

  7m evergreen tree, small white flowers in autumn, decorative red fruit, tropical. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Amblygonocarpus   andongensis (Fabaceae)  

  "Scotsman's rattle", 15-20m spreading tree, brown/black bark, attractive compound leaves, creamy-yellow spikes of flowers spring, glossy brown pods with marked ridges. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Andrachne   ovalis (Euphorbiaceae)  

  "False Lightning Bush", bushy shrub to 3m in shade of forests, simple bright green leaves smell of cyanide when crushed, tiny greenish flowers summer, med. Sow spring. Zone 9

Anginon   fruticosum (Apiaceae)  

  Rigid stiff-leaved shrub to 3m, pungent leaves, umbels of flowers summer, seeds like oat flakes. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Anisodontea   anomala (Malvaceae)  

  To 1m shrub, thick leaves, magenta/rose/pink flowers winter-summer. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Anisodontea   fruticosa (Malvaceae)   /

  To 2m erect small-leafed shrub, many pale pink to magenta flowers autumn-spring. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Anisodontea   julii (Malvaceae)   /

  1m shrub, distinctive very large leaves, attractive large pink flowers spring-summer. Sow spring. Zone 7.

Anisodontea   reflexa (Malvaceae)  

  Densely hairy shrub to 2m, 5-lobed thick leaves, pink flowers in clusters, petals narrow & reflexed spring. Sow autumn/spring. Zone 8.

Anisodontea   scabrosa (Malvaceae)   /

  1.5m evergreen shrub, rough leaves, showy pink flowers sporadically all yr. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Antidesma   venosum (Euphorbiaceae)   /

  "Tassel berry", 4-5m shrub/tree, grey bark, leathery glossy leaves, male flowers dull yellowish, female flowers reddish in spikes, purple-blackish fruit, med, beautiful all yr. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Apodytes   abbottii (Icacinaceaea)  

  "Pondo White-pear", robust shrub/tree to 3m, branchlets pinkish when young, blue green roundish leathery leaves, white scented flowers spring-summer, black fruits with orange appendage. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Artabotrys   brachypetalus (Annonaceae)  

  "Purple hook-berry", climber/shrub/spreading tree, rough grey bark, leathery leaves, interesting yellowish flowers on twisted zigzag stalks, edible fruit. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Aspalathus   argyrella (Fabaceae)  

  Prostrate mat-forming shrublet, 3-foliate leaves, pale mauve flowers in terminal heads spring. Sow autumn. Zone 9.

Aspalathus   callosa (Fabaceae)  

  Erect non-spiny shrublet to 60cm, 3-foliate leaves, groups of bright yellow flowers spring - summer. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Aspalathus   cinerascens (Fabaceae)  

  Shrub to 1.5m, 3-foliate silvery silky leaves, pale yellow flowers with silky calyx summer-autumn. Sow autumn. Zone 9.

Aspalathus   crenata (Fabaceae)  

  Erect/sprawling shrub to 1m, heart-shaped spiny leaves, beautiful yellow pea flowers fading to red spring-summer. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Aspalathus   excelsa (Fabaceae)  

  Much-branched shrub to 2m, 3-foliate leaves with no spines, showy bright yellow flowers in terminal heads spring-summer. Sow autumn. Zone 9.

Aspalathus   linearis (Fabaceae)   /

  "Bush tea, Rooibostee", 0.3-2m shrub, yellow flowers spring-summer, sandy dry areas. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Aspalathus   nivea (Fabaceae)  

  To 3m shrub, silvery leaves, pale yellow pea-flowers autumn-spring. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Aspalathus   subtingens (Fabaceae)  

  To 80cm compact bushes, small heath-like leaves, many bright yellow flowers spring-autumn. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Asparagus   capensis (Asparagaceae)  

  Erect spiny shrub to 1m, spines in 3s, needle-like leaves, scented white flowers autumn-spring. Sow autumn/spring. Zone 8.

Asparagus   minutiflorus (Asparagaceae)  

  Erect pubescent shrub to 50cm, soft leaves and fronds, white flowers along branches. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Asparagus   multiflorus (Asparagaceae)  

  Scrambling shrub, velvety stems, white flowers summer. Sow spring / autumn. Zone 8.

Atalaya   alata (Sapindaceae)   /

  Tree to 10m, bark greyish-white, alternate leaves with sickle-shaped leaflets, profuse small white flowers spring-summer, winged fruits. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Athanasia   dentata (Asteraceae)  

  To 75cm wiry shrublet, flat heads of small yellow flowers spring-autumn. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Athanasia   pinnata (Asteraceae)  

  To 2m shrub, grey velvety leaves, dense heads of yellow flowers spring-summer. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Athanasia   quinquedentata (Asteraceae)  

  Densely leafy shrublet to 60cm, obovate leaves, yellow discoid flowers in heads spring-summer. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Athanasia   trifurcata (Asteraceae)  

  To 1m shrub, grey foliage, yellow flowers in large showy heads summer, dry. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Azanza   garckeana (Malvaceae)  

  3-10m tree/bushy shrub, rough brown bark, large hairy leaves, showy crinkled yellow flowers changing to orange-red summer-autumn, interesting edible woody fruit, food plant. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Azima   tetracantha (Salvadoraceae)  

  "Bee-sting bush", 3m shrub, well armed with angled thorns, greenish yellow flowers summer, fleshy fruit. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Baccharoides   adoensis (Asteraceae)  

  Shrub to 1m, soft short hairs, toothed narrow leaves, white/pinkish flowers summer-autumn. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Balanites   maughamii (Balanitaceae)  

  "Torchwood", 10-20m, smooth grey bark, dark grey-green leathery leaves, small yellowish-green flowers spring, fruit similar to large dates, med. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Baphia   massaiensis (Fabaceae)  

  "Sand camwood", 2-4m shrub/tree, dark brown to reddish-black bark, dull green conspicuously veined leaves, sprays of strongly jasmine scented white crinkled flowers spring-summer, attractive. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Barleria   gueinzii (Acanthaceae)  

  Straggling hairy shrub to 2m, ovate leaves, purple flowers summer-autumn, shade. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Bauhinia   bowkeri (Fabaceae)   /

  4-5m multi-stemmed shrub, evergreen, attractive white spidery flowers summer. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Bauhinia   galpinii (Fabaceae)   /

  "Pride-of-De-Kaap", 3-5m shrub/climber, twin-lobed leaves, bright brick-orange flowers late summer, easy, showy. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Bauhinia   natalensis (Fabaceae)   /

  "Natal bauhinia", 1m, small dainty shrub with beautiful white flowers summer. Sow spring Zone 10.

Bauhinia   petersiana (Fabaceae)  

  3m shrub/tree, crinkly white long petalled flowers with pinkish stamens summer, med. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Bauhinia   petersiana ssp macrantha (Fabaceae)   /

  To 4m spreading shrub, flaking bark, lobed leaves, lovely white flowers with crinkly petals & pink stamens spring-summer, med, edible seeds. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Bauhinia   tomentosa (Fabaceae)   /

  4m shrub, drooping branches, yellow tulip-like flowers with dark centre summer, attractive. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Bauhinia   tomentosa x natalensis (Fabaceae)  

  2m shrub, small leaves, pale yellow flowers with the same markings as B natalensis, flowers not as open as B tomentosa. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Berchemia   zeyheri (Rhamnaceae)   /

  "Red ivory", to 10m tree/shrub, greyish green leaves, small greenish flowers summer, yellow-brownish-red fleshy fruit, wood red. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Bersama   lucens (Melianthaceae)   /

  To 10m shrub/small tree, glossy green leaves with wavy margins, white/yellow flowers summer, rocky places, med. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Bersama   swinnyi (Melianthaceae)  

  "Coastal white-ash", tree to 10m, compound dark green leaves, small greenish-white flowers in spikes summer, fruits are knobbly woody capsules which open to reveal orange seeds with yellow arils, med. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Berzelia   abrotanoides (Bruniaceae)  

  1m shrub, cream heads in clusters spring, moist ground, good cut flowers. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Berzelia   galpinii (Bruniaceae)

  1-2m branched shrub, cream flowers, large round seed heads, cut flowers, damp areas. About 1000 seeds/gm. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Berzelia   intermedia (Bruniaceae)   /

  1m shrub, cream heads in clusters in spring, good cut flowers. About 1000 seeds/gm. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Berzelia   lanuginosa (Bruniaceae)  

  1.6m shrub, cream flowers with red appendages in spring, cut flowers. About 1400 seeds/gm. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Bolusanthus   speciosus (Fabaceae)   /

  "Tree wisteria", 5m graceful tree, mauve pea-like flowers spring, drier areas. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Boscia   albitrunca (Capparaceae)  

  "Shepherd's tree", 3m, single-stemmed, white bark, good fodder tree, arid areas. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Boscia   foetida (Capparaceae)  

  "Smelly shepherd's tree", large shrub/small tree with angular spiky branches, smooth pale grey bark, very small leathery leaves, small greenish flowers in clusters spring, round yellowish fruit. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Boswellia   sacra (Burseraceae)  

  Fragrant tree to 7m, peeling bark, pinnate toothed leaves, trees are tapped for resin (frankincense), North Africa. Sow spring. Zone 10. 5 seeds per pkt.

Bowkeria   cymosa (Scrophulariaceae)  

  To 5m tree/shrub, ovate hairy leaves, many beautiful cream flowers summer-autumn. Sow spring. Zone 7.

Bowkeria   verticillata (Scrophulariaceae)  

  "Natal Shell Flower", to 5m shrub/small tree, grey bark, narrow leaves in whorls of 3, heavily scented white flowers summer, beautiful. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Brachylaena   discolor var discolor (Asteraceae)   /

  "Wild silver oak", 4-10m evergreen shrub/tree, flowers winter-spring, fast growing, good garden tree for coastal areas. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Brachylaena   elliptica (Asteraceae)   /

  4m shrub/tree, leaves dark green above, white hairs below, thistle-like creamy flowers spring, coastal scrub, forest margins. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Brachylaena   neriifolia (Asteraceae)  

  6m shrub/tree, lanceolate leaves similar to Oleander, thistle-like flowers heads summer, moist areas. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Brachylaena   rotundata (Asteraceae)  

  "Mountain silver oak", to 8m shrub/tree, dark bark, leaves greyish-green, young leaves woolly, thistle-like flowers heads spring. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Brachylaena   uniflora (Asteraceae)  

  Small tree to 6m, vertically fissured bark, elliptic dark green leaves with creamy hairs below, dense heads of whitish flowers winter-spring. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Bridelia   cathartica (Euphorbiaceae)  

  Scrambling shrub/small tree to 7m, rough bark, tight clusters small green to yellow flowers summer, black fleshy edible berries, med. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Bridelia   micrantha (Euphorbiaceae)   /

  10m tree, flaky bark, glossy wavy leaves, sweet-tasting fruit, med, durable attractive wood, fast-growing beautiful shade tree. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Bridelia   mollis (Euphorbiaceae)  

  7m, spreading shrub/tree, young leaves golden & furry, small greenish-yellow flowers summer, edible fruit. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Brunia   albiflora (Bruniaceae)  

  2-3m shrub, large cream coffee-scented flowers summer, good cut flowers. About 160 seeds/gram. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Brunia   alopecuroides (Bruniaceae)  

  To 0.8m shrub, cream flowers heads spring-summer. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Brunia   nodiflora (Bruniaceae

  1m shrub, cream flowers-heads, good cut flowers. About 200 seeds/gm. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Brunia   stokoei (Bruniaceae)  

  "Rooistompie", 1-2m fynbos shrub, large heads of red flowers summer-autumn, extremely showy. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Buddleja   dysophylla (Loganiaceae)  

  Shrub with tendency to scramble / tree to 4m, ovate to triangular leaves with lower surface densely covered with rusty hairs, sweetly scented white flowers with maroon throat winter. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Buddleja   loricata (Loganiaceae)

  To 4m bushy shrub/tree, pale brown bark, wrinkled & puckered leaves, heads of cream flowers sometimes with orange throat summer, fruit capsule splits into dense creamy woolly heads. Sow spring. Zone 7.

Buddleja   saligna (Loganiaceae)

  "Witolienhout", to 7m, oval leaves, white/cream honey-scented flowers sometimes with reddish throat winter-summer, wood is tough, med, easy, attractive. About 10 000 seeds/gram. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Buddleja   salvifolia (Loganiaceae)  

  "Sagewood", 1-8m shrub/tree, whitish to purple scented flowers spring. About 10 000seeds/gram. Sow spring. Zone 7.

Burkea   africana (Fabaceae)  

  "Red syringa", 8m tree, dark grey flaky bark, bipinnate leaves, creamy flowers in pendulous spikes, hard wood. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Cadaba   natalensis (Capparaceae)  

  "Green-leaved wormbush", shrub/small tree to 4m, dark green leaves, mauve to purplish sepals, no petals, with pink nectary guides, cylindrical worm-like fruits, seeds embedded in powdery reddish pulp, med. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Cadaba   virgata (Capparaceae)  

  Small tree to 6m, strange shaped white/green flowers summer, on limestone in dry bush, Madagascar. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Calodendrum   capense (Rutaceae)   /

  "Cape Chestnut", 7-20m tree, aromatic leaves, large striking clusters pink flowers spring-summer, coastal, hard wood. Seeds are perishable - order in advance. Sow immediately. Zone 10.

Calpurnia   aurea (Fabaceae)   /

  "Wild laburnum", 4m evergreen shrub/tree, compound leaves, attractive yellow pea-like flowers summer, ornamental & shade tree. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Calpurnia   glabrata (Fabaceae)  

  Shrub to 2m, tips of leaflets pointed, racemes of bright yellow pea-flowers spring-summer. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Calpurnia   sericea (Fabaceae)  

  2m shrub, many small yellow flowers spring, Drakenbserg spring. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Canavalia   virosa (Fabaceae)  

  To 15m perenn climber, broad ovate leaves, pea-like mauve flowers with white veins winter, very attractive. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Canthium   gilfillanii (Rubiaceae)  

  5m, unarmed shrub/tree, greyish-green leaves, greenish flowers spring, pioneer species, durable timber. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Canthium   inerme (Rubiaceae)  

  "Cape date, turkey berry", 3-10m shrub/tree, greenish flowers summer, purple to black fruit, coastal. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Capparis   sepiaria (Capparaceae)  

  "Wild caper-bush", to 6m tree/spiny scrambler/dense shrub, oblong leaves with basal hooked thorns, white-cream to mauve flowers in clusters summer, fleshy purplish fruit. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Capparis   tomentosa (Capparaceae)  

  Small tree/scrambler, soft velvety light green leaves, scented yellowish-green flowers, very showy in full flowers spring-summer, pink to orange pendulous fruits, magical & med. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Carissa   bispinosa (Apocynaceae)  

  To 5m shrub/tree, forked spines, glossy dark green leaves, white to pink sweetly scented flowers, red edible fruit. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Carissa   macrocarpa (Apocynaceae)   /

  4m shrub/tree, forked spines, glossy dark green leaves, white scented flowers spring, red fruits good for jam, coastal, good hedge. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Carissa   wyliei (Apocynaceae)  

  2m shrub, unarmed or small spines, very showy large white flowers tinged with red, red fruits. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Carphalea   pubescens (Rubiaceae)  

  "Cups & saucers", to 2m tree, softly hairy leaves, many sweetly scented off-white/greenish flowers in heads. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Cassia   (Fabaceae)  

  Also see Senna. Most species have been re-classified.

Cassia   abbreviata (Fabaceae)   /

  3-10m tree, pinnate dull green leaves, large pale yellow flowers in beautiful sprays spring, golden-brown pod, frost tender when young. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Cassine   peragua (Celastraceae)  

  "Lepelhout", to 1m tree, smooth red/purplish bark, clusters of white flowers summer-autumn, orange berries. Sow autumn. Zone 9.

Cassinopsis   ilicifolia (Icacinaceaea)  

  "Lemon thorn", to 5m spiny tree/shrub, white flowers spring, orange fruit very lemon-scented. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Catophractes   alexandri (Bignoniaceae)   /

  2m shrub, grey foliage, large white tubular bignonia-like flowers summer-winter, distinctive spiny seed-cases, lime, arid. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Catunaregam   spinosa ssp spinosa (old name Xeromphis obovata) (Rubiaceae)  

  "Thicket xeromphis", to 5m tree, simple leaves, small deep-creamy tubular flowers summer. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Catunaregam   taylori (Rubiaceae)  

  Shrub/tree to 4m, young stems hairy, paired spines, hairy leaves, scented white flowers maturing to yellow summer, 2cm round fruits. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Celtis   africana (Ulmaceae)   /

  "White stinkwood", 12m usually decid tree, pale trunk & branches, fast, drought resist, bonsai. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Cephalanthus   natalensis (Rubiaceae)  

  "Strawberry bush", to 4m scrambling shrub/small tree, grey-brown bark, shiny dark green leaves flush pink autumn, small white/red/green flowers in dense heads winter-summer, food plant, med. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Chaetacme   aristata (Ulmaceae)   /

  "Thorny-elm", to 10m shrub/tree, drooping zigzag branches, dark glossy leaves with hair-like bristle at tip, cream flowers all yr, streambanks. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Chascanum   gariepense (Verbenaceae)  

  1m rounded willowy shrub, long spikes tubular white flowers spring-autumn. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Chrysanthemoides   monilifera (Asteraceae)   /

  2-3m evergreen shrub, yellow daisy flowers winter-spring, edible berries, fast, wind resistant, coast, fodder plant. Sow autumn. Zone 9.

Clerodendrum   glabrum (Verbenaceae)   /

  To 10m shrub/tree, fissured bark, showy heads white flowers with pink stamens & style spring-autumn, med. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Clerodendrum   pleiosciadium (Lamiaceae)  

  "Sandveld Tinderwood", shrub to 2.5m, ribbed stem armed with small curved spines, white trumpet-shaped flowers in large dense heads at ends of branches summer-autumn, black fruits partly enclosed in cup-shaped calyx. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Coddia   rudis (Rubiaceae)  

  "Small bone-apple", 1-3m compact shrub, pale grey bark, shiny clusters dark green leaves, white-yellow clusters flowers spring-autumn, greenish-brown edible fruit, pot, easy. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Cola   greenwayi (Sterculiaceae)  

  Smallish understorey tree, dark green drooping leaves, flowers in tight clusters on stems with soft dense hairs spring. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Coleonema   aspalathoides (Rutaceae)  

  Dense shrub to 1.5m, linear leaves with little scent, crowded pink flowers autumn-spring. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Colophospermum   mopane (Fabaceae)   /

  "Mopane", 4-18m tree, flaking bark, drooping butterfly wing-like leaves, flowers summer, hot low-lying areas, fodder trees. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Combretum   albopunctatum ? (Combretaceae)  

  Thicket-forming scrambling shrub or small tree, mottled bark, green leaves turning red in winter, small yellow flowers spring, 4-winged reddish brown fruits. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Combretum   apiculatum (Combretaceae)   /

  4-6m tree, white flowers spring, yellowish distinctive winged fruits, savannah. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Combretum   bracteosum (Combretaceae)  

  To 8m evergreen shrub/tree, bright green leaves, deep orange to scarlet flowers in racemes spring, edible nut-like fruit without wings, ripe December to March. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Combretum   celastroides (Combretaceae)  

  "Savanna bushwillow", 2.5m dense shrub/rounded tree, furrowed grey bark, leathery leaves turn striking plum colour winter, yellowish-green flowers summer. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Combretum   collinum ssp suluense (Combretaceae)  

  2-3m tree/shrub, leaves hairless below, white/yellowish-green flowers winter-spring, reddish-brown fruit. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Combretum   elaeagnoides (Combretaceae)  

  "Oleaster bushwillow", 5m tree, light grey bark, many creamy-white to yellow flowers in spikes spring-summer. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Combretum   engleri (Combretaceae)  

  "Sandbushwillow", 2-3m multi-stemmed shrub, smooth grey bark, deep green shiny leaves, greenish-yellow flowers in short spikes summer. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Combretum   erythrophyllum (Combretaceae)   /

  "Vaderlandswilg", 6m decid tree, grey-yellow flowers, good autumn colouring in cold areas, riverine. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Combretum   hereroense (Combretaceae)   /

  4m decid tree, flowers before leaves in spring, mature foliage plum-coloured, dark red-brown winged fruit, savannah. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Combretum   imberbe (Combretaceae)   /

  "Leadwood", to 10m tree, grey foliage, flowers spring, winged fruits, drought resistant, savannah, hard wood. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Combretum   krausii (Combretaceae)   /

  "Forest bushwillow", 10m tree, excellent coloured foliage in autumn, quick growing. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Combretum   microphyllum (Combretaceae)   /

  "Flame creeper, Burning bush", shrub/climber, magnificent bright red flowers spring, showiest of SA creepers. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Combretum   mkuzense (Combretaceae)  

  Scrambling spreading multi-stemmed shrub/tree to 4m, pale yellowish flaking bark, elliptic leaves, pale green flowers in spikes spring, large brown 4-winged fruits. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Combretum   molle (Combretaceae)   /

  "Velvet bushwillow", to 10m tree, dark rough bark, velvety narrow leaves, profuse spikes of heavily-scented greenish-yellow flowers spring-summer, med, hard wood, fast. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Combretum   mossambicense (Combretaceae)  

  Scrambling/climbing shrub/tree, showy sweetly scented white flowers, stamens with pink to red anthers spring often before leaves, 5-winged fruit. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Combretum   schumannii (Combretaceae)  

  "Sand bushwillow", tree to 18m, flaking bark, elliptic leaves, small spikes pale yellow flowers spring, 4 winged satiny fruits. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Combretum   zeyheri (Combretaceae)   /

  4m tree, velvety leaves, flowers spring, very large winged fruits, savannah. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Commiphora   mollis (Burseraceae)  

  "Velvet commiphora", to 8m tree, dark greenish to grey bark, grey-green leaflets, small yellowish-pinkish flowers spring-summer, velvety fruit. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Cordia   monoica (Boraginaceae)  

  "Snot berry", 4-7m shrub/tree, pale grey bark, ovate to almost circular leathery leaves, pale yellow/greenish-yellow fragrant flowers in clusters spring-autumn, orange-red fruit. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Cordia   sinensis (Boraginaceae)  

  "Grey-leaved saucer-berry", to 7m shrub/tree with slightly drooping branches, brown bark, greyish-green hairy leaves, white urn-shaped flowers in clusters summer, orange-red fruit. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Cremaspora   triflora (Rubiaceae)  

  Much branched shrub/small tree (understorey in evergreen forest), pale bark, deep glossy green leaves, 1cm white funnel-shaped very scented summer, fleshy red seeds. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Crotalaria   capensis (Fabaceae)   /

  3m much-branched shrub/tree, light-coloured bark, 3-foliate leaves, bright yellow pea-shaped flowers in showy sprays summer, hedge. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Crotalaria   monteiroi var galpinii (Fabaceae)   /

  1m hairy branched shrub, 3-foliate longish leaves hairy below, racemes of yellow flowers marked with orange/brown summer. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Crotalaria   pallida (Fabaceae)  

  2m, shrub, light yellow pea flowers. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Crotalaria   recta (Fabaceae)  

  Shrub to 2m, elliptic leaves, yellow pea flowers with purple at base summer - autumn. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Croton   gratissimus (Euphorbiaceae)  

  Shrub/small tree to 6m, lanceolate leaves with beautiful silvery undersurface aromatic when crushed, small cream flowers spring. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Croton   sylvaticus (Euphorbiaceae)  

  7-13m tree, cream/pale yellow flowers in spikes summer, bright orange fruit, soft wood, decorative shade tree. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Cunonia   capensis (Cunoniaceae)  

  To 30m evergreen tree, compound glossy dark green leaves, cream/white flowers in showy spikes, attractive wood, decorative. About 3000 seeds/gram. Sow autumn. Zone 9.

Curtisia   dentata (Cornaceae)   /

  6-20m tree, shiny leaves dark green above, veins with rusty brown hairs below, hairy leaf buds, white fruits. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Cussonia   natalensis (Araliaceae)   /

  "Rock cabbage tree", 4-6m decid tree, yellowish green flowers summer-autumn, beautiful golden yellow autumn leaves, fast, decorative. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Cussonia   paniculata (Araliaceae)   /

  "Mountain cabbage tree", 5m, corky bark, compound pale blue-grey green fan-like leaves, small green flowers late summer, attractive. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Cussonia   sphaerocephala (Araliaceae)  

  "Forest cabbage tree", to 25m sparsely branched tree, reddish to dark-grey bark, shiny dark green leaves, double umbel of branches at top of tree from which flowers appear, greenish-cream flowers winter-spring. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Cussonia   spicata (Araliaceae)   /

  3-10m tree, yellowish-grey bark, bluish dissected lobed leaves, greenish flowers summer-autumn, attractive feature tree. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Cussonia   zuluensis (Araliaceae)  

  "Zulu cabbage tree", small several stemmed tree to 4m, grey-green bark, multi-digitate glossy dark green leaves, greenish yellow flowers. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Cyclopia   genistoides (Fabaceae)  

  "Honey tea", narrow leaves, yellow flowers winter-summer. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Cyclopia   pubescens (Fabaceae)  

  1-2m robust pubescent shrub, yellow flowers winter, wet/water. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Cyclopia   subternata (Fabaceae)  

  1-3m shrub, yellow pea-like flowers spring. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Dais   cotinifolia (Thymelaeaceae)   /

  "Pompon tree", 3-7m, very attractive pink flowers in dense heads summer. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Dalbergia   armata (Fabaceae)  

  "Thorny rope, Umhluhluwe", woody climber, acacia-like leaves, small sweetly scented white/cream pea flowers summer. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Dalbergia   martini (Fabaceae)   /

  "Zambezi flat-bean", shrub/climber/2-3m tree, dark chocolate-brown bark, sweetly scented smallish white pea-shaped flowers in sprays summer. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Dalbergia   trichocarpa (Fabaceae)  

  Decid tree to 20m, pale bark, hairy pinnate leaves, terminal inflorescence of small white flowers, flat velvety seed pods, wood used for furniture, med, Madagas. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Deinbollia   oblongifolia (Sapindaceae)   /

  To 3.5m shrub/tree, white/cream flowers in dense racemes autumn, berry-like fruit winter, med. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Delonix   elata (Fabaceae)  

  Medium sized tree to 10m with spreading crown, yellow-brown bark, striking white & yellow bi-coloured flowers followed by large reddish pods, med. A worthwhile tree for tropical gardens. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Delonix   regia (Fabaceae)   /

  "Flamboyant, 12m tree, brilliant red flowers, long seed pods. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Dermatobotrys   saundersii (Scrophulariaceae)  

  To 1m epiphytic shrublet, semi-succ leaves with toothed margins, red tubular flowers with stiff white hairs in tube winter-summer, oval green berries with seeds in delicious fig-like fruity pulp, nice container plant. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Dialium   engleranum (Fabaceae)   /

  "Kalahari podberry", 7-20m, dark grey peeling bark, glossy leathery leaves, small golden-brown flowers in sprays winter, velvety dark brown fruit, edible, med. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Dialium   schlechteri (Fabaceae)  

  6m tree, compound leaves, white sweetly scented flowers in heads, edible round velvet fruit with red-brown hairs, orange pith, med, coastal bush. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Dichrostachys   cinerea (Fabaceae)   /

  "Kalahari Christmas tree", 5m shrub/tree, pinnate leaves, half flower spike pink & sterile, the other half yellow fertile catkins, hard wood, med. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Dicraeopetalum   mahafaliensis (Fabaceae)  

  Decid tree to 12m, flowering before leaves, dense racemes of white flowers which turn yellow, dry areas in Madagascar. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Didelta   spinosa (Asteraceae)  

  2m shrub, large yellow orange daisy flowers spring, dry. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Diosma   hirsuta (Rutaceae)  

  0.6m compact aromatic shrub, white flowers spring-summer, pot. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Diosma   oppositifolia (Rutaceae)   /

  To 1m aromatic shrublet, erect opposite leaves, pairs of white flowers in flat-topped corymbs spring-summer. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Diospyros   austroafricana (Ebenaceae)   /

  2m shrub, dark peeling bark, hairy leaves, white to red flowers spring, fleshy fruit, wood used to make fire by friction. Sow spring. Zone 7.

Diospyros   dichrophylla (Ebenaceae)  

  "Poison peach", 2-13m shrub/tree, glossy green leaves, creamy flowers summer, golden velvety poisonous fruit, hard ebony-like wood. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Diospyros   glabra (Ebenaceae)   /

  2-3m neat compact & rounded shrub, small yellow flowers summer, blue-purple berries attract birds, hedge plant. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Diospyros   lycioides ssp lycioides (Ebenaceae)   /

  2-7m tree/shrub, grey-green leaves, creamy scented flowers summer, red berries, good bee & bird plant. Sow spring. Zone 7.

Diospyros   natalensis (Ebenaceae)  

  "Small-leaved jackal-berry", to 6m shrub/small tree, pale grey smooth bark, glossy leaves borne horizontally, small white flowers in heads winter-spring, yellowish-orange acorn-like fruit eaten by birds, good container & bonsai plant. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Diospyros   pallens (Ebenaceae)  

  "Bloubos", 1-2.5m spreading shrub, white flowers. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Diospyros   quiloensis (Ebenaceae)   /

  Small multi-stemmed tree, dark grey bark fissured in a grid pattern, spirally arranged leaves, creamy white sweetly scented flowers (male & female flowers separate) spring, red acorn-shaped fruit, useful timber. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Diospyros   ramulosa (Ebenaceae)  

  "Namaqua firesticks", to 5m shrub/tree, greenish flowers summer, dry areas. Sow autumn. Zone 7.

Diospyros   scabrida (Ebenaceae)  

  2m shrub, grey bark, glossy green leaves, white flowers summer-autumn, fleshy red fruits with large persistent calyx, decorative. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Diospyros   squarrosa (Ebenaceae)  

  Shrub/tree to 8m, rough bark, alternate hairy leaves, creamy white fragrant flowers spring, round fleshy yellow edible fruits, persistent calyx rigidly leaf-like. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Diospyros   whyteana (Ebenaceae)   /

  5-7m shrub/tree, dark grey bark, dark green glossy leaves, hairy below, cream flowers spring, large red fruits, birds. Sow autumn/spring. Zone 9.

Dodonea   viscosa ssp angustifolia (Sapindaceae)  

  "Sand olive", 4m shrub/tree, attractive greenish-red winged seeds, hedges, adaptable, may encroach. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Dombeya   burgessiae (Sterculiaceae)   /

  "Pink wild pear", 3m shrub/tree, large soft-textured leaves, clusters of rose-pink flowers autumn-winter, fast. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Dombeya   cacuminum (Sterculiaceae)  

  To 4m tree, brilliant pink flowers spring, very showy, Madagascar. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Dombeya   cymosa (Sterculiaceae)   /

  "Natal Dombeya", to 8m shrub/tree, whitish bark, ovate leaves, sweetly scented white flowers autumn-spring, good garden tree. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Dombeya   pulchra (Sterculiaceae)  

  "Silver wild pear", 7m tree, large leaves with white hairs below, white flowers summer-autumn, attractive. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Dombeya   rotundifolia (Sterculiaceae)   /

  "Wild pear", 4-5m tree, large rough leaves, white sweetly scented flowers before leaves winter-spring, fast, drought & fire resistant, med. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Dovyalis   caffra (Flacourtiaceae)   /

  3-5m shrub/tree, spiny branches, small creamy-green flowers summer, large fleshy fruits make excellent jam & jelly, barrier plant. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Dovyalis   zeyheri (Flacourtiaceae)  

  "Oval kei apple", 3-10m shrub/tree, branches armed/unarmed, bright orange fruits summer, edible. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Dracaena   aletriformis (syn D.hookeriana) (Dracaenaceae)  

  "Large-leaved dragon tree", 2-4m woody shrub, pale grey smooth bark, large leathery strap-like leaves, sweet smelling white to yellowish-green flowers summer, berry-like fruit, accent plant. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Ehretia   amoena (Boraginaceae)   /

  Shrub/small tree, densely branched, olive green leathery leaves with hairs, white to pale mauve sweet smelling flowers in lax heads spring - summer, fleshy edible fruits (not tasty), med. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Ehretia   rigida (Boraginaceae)   /

  "Puzzle bush", 3m shrub/tree, scented lavender flowers spring, edible orange-red fruit, wood used as "good luck charm". Sow spring. Zone 8.

Elaeodendron   croceum (old name Cassine) (Celastraceae)   /

  "Red saffron wood", to 13m spreading tree, grey smooth bark, leathery dark green leaves, greenish flowers summer-winter, oval fleshy yellow fruit, coastal. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Elaeodendron   matabelicum (Celastraceae)  

  Shrub/small tree, grey smooth bark, shiny leaves, inconspicuous cream flowers in dense heads spring, yellow thinly fleshy fruits, med. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Elaeodendron   zeyheri (Celastraceae)  

  Tree to 13m often gnarled, whitish bark with reddish markings, elliptic toothed leaves, small greenish flowers summer, yellow fruits, good timber. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Elephantorrhiza   burkei (Fabaceae)  

  Decid multi-stemmed shrub to 3m, twice compound feathery leaves, flowers in creamy white spikes spring, flat woody pods, med, 10 sds/pkt. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Elephantorrhiza   suffruticosa (Fabaceae)  

  "Skew-leaved sumach bean", to 6m shrub/tree, grey brown to reddish brown bark, midrib of leaves not central, runs along extreme inner edge, whitish to cream flowers in dense spikes spring. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Elytropappus   rhinocerotis (Asteraceae)  

  "Renosterbos", much branched grey green shrub to 1m, small ericoid leaves, tiny yellowish flowers, med. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Empleurum   unicapsulare (Rutaceae)  

  "Bergboegoe", 4m willow-like shrub/tree, flowers spring, aromatic, damp. Sow autumn. Zone 9.

Englerodaphne   pilosa (Thymelaeaceae)  

  Shrub/small tree to 3m in afromontane forest, drooping pale green leaves very hairy below, small orange yellow trumpet-shaped flowers summer. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Ensete   ventricosum (Musaceae)  

  "Wild banana", to 12m tree with head of banana-like spirally arranged fresh green leaves, massive pendulous flowers spring-summer, fruit resembles bananas but leathery, food plant. Perishable fruit ripe Dec. - March. Order in advance & sow immediately. Zone 10.

Entada   abyssinica (Fabaceae)  

  "Tree entada", 3-15m tree, greyish-brown bark, feathery leaves, small fragrant cream-white to yellowish flowers in fluffy spikes summer. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Entada   arenaria (Fabaceae)  

  Shrub to 1m with annual stems, large oblong asymmetric leaflets, spikes of pale yellowish white flowers summer, long broad seed pod, walls splitting into 1-seed segments, med. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Entandrophragma   caudatum (Meliaceae)

  "Wooden banana", 30m tree, pale green flowers spring, fruit is woody capsule up to 15cm long - this splits into 5 parts which curve back giving the appearance of a stiff peeled banana, fairly fast, popular caudiciform when young. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Eriocephalus   africanus (Asteraceae)   /

  "Wild rosemary", 1m shrub, aromatic grey foliage, flowers white/pink spring, seeds like cotton wool. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Eriocephalus   africanus var paniculatus (Asteraceae)   /

  "Wild rosemary", 1m shrub, aromatic grey foliage, flowers white/pink spring, seeds like cotton wool, inland form. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Eriocephalus   cf merxmuelleri (Asteraceae)  

  Erect much-branched shrub to 1m, small 3-lobed grey-green felty leaves, cream coloured flowers summer/winter, fluffy seeds, grows in summer & winter rainfall areas. Sow autumn/spring. Zone 8.

Eriocephalus   dinteri (Asteraceae)  

  Aromatic shrub to 1m, opposite silky-hairy leaves, small white & red flowers summer/winter, white fluffy seeds. Sow autumn/spring. Zone 8.

Eriocephalus   glandulosus (Asteraceae)  

  Grey aromatic shrub to 0.8m, small leaves, decorative white fluffy seeds autumn. Sow autumn/spring. Zone 8.

Eriocephalus   pinnatus (Asteraceae)  

  Shrub to 0.5m, grey aromatic leaves, yellow flowers, white fluffy seeds. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Erythrina   caffra (Fabaceae)   /

  9-12m tree, short prickles on bark, 3-foliate leaves, spectacular scarlet flowers in spring before leaves attract birds, red seeds in pods. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Erythrina   humeana (Fabaceae)  

  4m shrub, prickles on bark, 3-foliate leaves, brilliant scarlet flowers spring-summer, red seeds, dry scrub, coast, med. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Erythrina   latissima (Fabaceae)   /

  5-8m tree, grey-green 3-foliate leaves, crimson to brownish-red flowers spring before leaves, med. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Erythrina   livingstoniana (Fabaceae)  

  "Coral tree", 25m spreading tree, very showy brilliant scarlet flowers spikes summer, sun, distinctive seed pods. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Erythrina   lysistemon (Fabaceae)   /

  "Coral tree", 6-10m tree, prickly leaves, beautiful scarlet flowers spring before leaves, excellent garden tree, med. Sow spring. Zone 10. A pink form is sometimes available.

Erythrophleum   africanum (Fabaceae)   /

  "Umsenya", to 20m, grey poisonous bark, dense spikes cream flowers in large heads spring, sweetly scented. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Erythrophysa   alata (Sapindaceae)   /

  4m tree, grey bark, compound leaves, showy red flowers autumn-winter, very attractive 3-lobed inflated red seed capsule, arid. Sow autumn. Zone 10.

Erythrophysa   transvaalensis (Sapindaceae)  

  "Transvaal red balloon", to 5m shrub/tree, red-brown bark, dark grey-green leaves, green flowers suffused with red spring, beautiful inflated fruit, green flushed with red, seeds used as beads. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Erythroxylum   emarginatum (Erythroxylaceae)  

  "African coca-tree", shrub to 1m or small tree in evergreen forest, smooth branches held on 1 plane, flattened twigs, dark green shiny leaves, small white scented flowers spring, red fleshy edible fruit. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Euclea   crispa (Ebenaceae)  

  1-8m shrub/tree, small greenish to yellow flowers spring-summer, black berry-like fruit eaten by birds, very decorative in fruit, forest margins, dry. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Euclea   divinorum (Ebenaceae)   /

  "Magic guarri", to 8m shrub/tree, smooth grey bark, leathery leaves, very small white to creamy-yellow flowers in dense heads, fleshy purplish fruit, med. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Euclea   natalensis (Ebenaceae)  

  To 12m shrub/tree, small scented greenish to cream flowers autumn-summer, berry-like fruit, med, hard wood white marked with brown. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Euclea   pseudebenus (Ebenaceae)   /

  "Ebony tree", 3-10m compact tree, many stems, slender drooping branches, greenish flowers spring, fruit edible, ebony-like timber, arid, good for bees. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Euclea   racemosa (Ebenaceae)  

  "Sea guarri", 0.6-6m shrub/tree, thick leathery leaves, small creamy flowers summer-winter, round black fleshy fruits, good coastal & bee plant for medit climate. Sow autumn. Zone 10.

Euclinia   suavissima (Rubiaceae)  

  Small to medium decid tree to 10m, solitary large very showy fragrant white flowers before leaves appear, dry areas of Madagas. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Euryops   abrotanifolius (Asteraceae)  

  1m shrub, silver foliage, yellow daisy flowers winter-summer, sandy areas. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Euryops   algoensis (Asteraceae)  

  "Harpuisbos", to 80cm erect shrub, yellow flowers autumn-winter, coastal. Sow spring. Zone 8,

Euryops   brachypodus (Asteraceae)  

  To 1.2m branching shrub, closely set leaves, yellow flowers with bronze-red reverse all yr. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Euryops   brevipapposus (Asteraceae)  

  To 3m shrub/tree, rough bark, clustered yellow daisy flowers, very showy. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Euryops   chrysanthemoides (Asteraceae)  

  1m shrub, attractive grey foliage, yellow daisy flowers spring. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Euryops   euryopoides (Asteraceae)  

  To 1m erect branching shrub, yellow flowers autumn-summer, coastal. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Euryops   evansii (Asteraceae)  

  Shrub to 2m, bare stems, grey-green leaves clustered at branch tips, yellow flowers in clusters, very attractive. Sow spring. Zone 7.

Euryops   imbricatus (Asteraceae)  

  Sprawling shrub to 1m, fleshy bright green leaves, yellow flowers autumn-spring. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Euryops   lateriflorus (Asteraceae)  

  "Soetharpuisbos", 1m shrub, yellow flowers winter-spring, dry. Sow autumn. Zone 7.

Euryops   multifidus (Asteraceae)  

  Erect 1m shrub, fleshy leaves at tips of branchlets, yellow flowers autumn-spring, dry. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Euryops   speciosissimus (Asteraceae)   /

  2m erect shrub, many single yellow fls on leafless stalks spring-summer, dry. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Euryops   tenuissimus (Asteraceae)  

  "Resin bush", to 2m shrub, orange/yellow flowers on long stalks spring-summer. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Euryops   tysonii (Asteraceae)  

  1m rounded shrub, glossy elliptic leaves, yellow flowers heads summer-autumn. Sow spring. Zone 6.

Euryops   virgineus (Asteraceae)   /

  To 3m rounded shrub, massed small yellow flowers summer, lovely shrub for small gardens. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Euryops   wagnerii (Asteraceae)   /

  2m shrub, greyish foliage, orange/deep yellow flowers spring, dry. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Faidherbia   albida (Fabaceae)   /

  20m tree, grey bark, straight spines, cream flowers winter, grows in river courses in dry areas, fast. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Feretia   aeruginescens (Rubiaceae)  

  3-4m scrambling shrub/tree, brown bark, glossy leaves, white flowers flushed with pink spring-summer, very decorative crimson fruit. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Ficus   abutilifolia (Moraceae)  

  "Large-leaved rock fig", 8m shrub/tree, smooth whitish-grey bark, twisted trunk, very large round leaves, figs spring-summer, rocky crevices. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Ficus   bizanae (Moraceae)  

  "Pondo fig", large spreading tree to 18m, grey bark, strangler-type buttressing, elliptic leaves, 4cm yellowish figs borne singly or in pairs. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Ficus   bubu (Moraceae)  

  Tree to 30m sometimes with stilt-roots, smooth whitish bark, large leaves, yellowish figs borne in clusters on spurs summer. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Ficus   cordata (Moraceae)  

  10m tree, grey smooth bark, ovate/heart shaped leaves, velvety brown/purplish figs spring-summer, drought resist. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Ficus   craterostoma (Moraceae)  

  "Rare forest fig", 12m tree, smoothish grey bark, triangular leathery leaves, small figs, rare. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Ficus   glumosa (Moraceae)  

  "African rock fig", 5-10m tree, pale grey bark, oval greyish-green leaves, young leaves have silky hairs, can be a rock splitter. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Ficus   ilicina (Moraceae)  

  "Laurel Rock Fig", to 5m tree in rocky places, whitish-grey smooth bark, elliptic dark green stiff leaves, solitary 10mm red figs. Sow autumn. Zone 10.

Ficus   ingens (Moraceae)  

  "Red-leaved rock fig", to 13m tree, grey to yellow-grey bark, pale green leaves, figs dull red when ripe winter-summer. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Ficus   natalensis (Moraceae)  

  "Common wild fig", 5-20m evergreen tree, small leaves, small figs spring & summer, shade tree for larger gardens. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Ficus   salicifolia (Moraceae)  

  "Wonderboom fig", 9m spreading tree, rock-splitter, pale grey bark darkening with age, leathery leaves folded along mid-rib, small round figs. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Ficus   sur (Moraceae)  

  "Cape Fig", 12-25m spreading tree, red figs in clusters. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Ficus   sycamorus (Moraceae)  

  "Sycamore fig", 10-35m with spreading crown, white/yellow-orange powdery bark, large rough leaves, large reddish-orange figs, food plant, med, pot. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Ficus   tettensis (Moraceae)  

  "Small leaved rock fig", tree to 12m, rock splitter, beautiful pale cream bark, almost round pale green leaves, hairy figs borne in leaf axils. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Ficus   vallis-choudae (Moraceae)  

  To 10m, fluted trunk, large heart-shaped to round leaves, solitary 1cm orange figs in leaf axils summer, E Zimbabwe. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Flacourtia   indica (Flacourtiaceae)  

  4m small tree, bark smooth/flaky, beautiful autumn foliage of red, plum & purple, greenish flowers spring, purplish edible berries, med. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Flueggea   virosa ssp virosa (Euphorbiaceae)  

  "White berry bush", twiggy decid shrub to 2m often on termite mounds, rounded pale green leaves, small flowers heads of yellowish green flowers, 5mm fleshy white fruits, sweet & edible, med. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Freylinia   crispa (Scrophulariaceae)  

  Erect slender shrub to 2.5m, ovate leaves with crisped margins, short racemes purple flowers spring. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Freylinia   undulata (Scrophulariaceae)  

  2m shrub, violet-blue flowers winter-summer, clay soil. Sow autumn or spring. Zone 8.

Galpinia   transvaalica (Lythraceae)   /

  "Wild pride of India", 6m shrub/tree, glossy dark leaves, showy fragrant white flowers in dense panicles summer-autumn. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Gardenia   cornuta (Rubiaceae)  

  "Natal gardenia", 3m evergreen tree, glossy leaves, showy fragrant cream flowers summer, orange persistent fruit. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Gardenia   posoquerioides (Rubiaceae)  

  3m evergreen shrub/tree, shiny leaves, large white sweetly scented flowers, beautiful small tree. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Gardenia   resiniflua (Rubiaceae)   /

  "Gummy gardenia", to 7m tree, pale grey bark, veined velvety leaves, strongly scented white flowers summer, decoction from fruit used for tattooing. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Gardenia   ternifolia ssp jovis-tonantis (Rubiaceae)   /

  "Large-leaved Transvaal gardenia", to 7m tree, grey/yellowish-brown bark, hairy leaves with wavy margins, white sweetly scented flowers spring-summer, velvety fruit, used to ward off lightning. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Gardenia   thunbergia (Rubiaceae)   /

  3m evergreen tree, glossy leaves, showy large creamy flowers summer, large greyish fruit all yr, med, attractive. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Gardenia   volkensii ssp spathulifolia (Rubiaceae)   /

  3-7m tree, glossy dark leaves, large white showy flowers spring-summer, fruit grey-green with white encrustations, med, fast in warm areas. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Gnidia   polycephala (Thymelaeaceae)  

  Shrub to 1m, linear leaves, terminal heads rich yellow flowers spring, grassland spring. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Gomphocarpus   cancellatus (Apocynaceae)   /

  Hairy shrub to 1.5m, milky sap, leathery leaves, cream flowers, inflated fruits with soft spines. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Gomphocarpus   fruticosus (Apocynaceae)   /

  0.5-2m, stem much-branched from base, white flowers, spindle-shaped fruits, attracts butterflies. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Gomphostigma   virgatum (Loganiaceae)  

  1m erect waterside plant, rush-like grey foliage, masses of white flowers. Sow spring. Zone 6.

Gossypium   anomalum (Malvaceae)   /

  1m compact shrub, pink to maroon flowers. An unusual relative of domestic cotton, from the Namib edge, grows under very arid conditions. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Gossypium   herbaceum ssp africanum (Malvaceae)   /

  "Wild cotton", 1m shrub, 5-lobed hairy leaves, yellow & maroon flowers, fruits burst releasing white cotton fibre winter. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Grewia   bicolor (Tiliaceae)   /

  Shrub/tree, grey peeling bark, leaves dark above, silvery below, profuse yellow flowers summer, reddish-brown edible fruits, med. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Grewia   flava (Tiliaceae)   /

  To 4m compact shrub/tree, elliptic leaves, yellow flowers summer, spherical red-brown edible fruits, all parts of tree used by indigenous people. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Grewia   flavescens (Tiliaceae)  

  1-5m shrub/scrambler, green hairy toothed leaves, yellow flowers summer, shiny yellowish-brown fruit. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Grewia   gracillima (Tiliaceae)  

  Straggling shrub to 5m, pale bark, glossy olive green leaves, yellow flowers in clusters summer, round black edible fruits. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Grewia   hexamita (Tiliaceae)   /

  To 5m shrub/tree, reddish-brown bark, large golden-yellow flowers spring, yellowish-brown to reddish edible fruit, attractive. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Grewia   inaequilatera (Tiliaceae)  

  Shrub/small tree, smooth pale bark, oblong leaves hairy below, large yellow flowers in beautiful profusion spring-summer, large yellow edible fruits. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Grewia   microthyrsa (Tiliaceae)   /

  2m multi-stemmed shrub, glossy green leaves, yellow flowers in clusters spring-summer, pear-shaped fruits on long stalks. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Grewia   monticola (Tiliaceae)   /

  "Grey grewia", to 8m shrub/small tree, rough dark brown/grey bark, leathery bright green leaves, bright yellow flowers spring-summer, showy. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Grewia   occidentalis (Tiliaceae)   /

  4m evergreen shrub/tree, drooping branches, mauve flowers summer, reddish brown berries attract birds, med. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Grewia   olukondae (Tiliaceae)   /

  Dense shrub, drooping almost round furry leaves with toothed margins, 2cm yellow flowers summer, large decorative orange fruits. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Grewia   pachycalyx (Tiliaceae)   /

  "Large-flowered white cross-berry", to 6m many-stemmed shrub/ bushy tree, grey-brown bark, bright green oblong leaves, showy white flowers with frilly crinkled petals which curve backwards, very pretty summer-autumn, shiny orange-red fruit. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Grewia   retinervis (Tiliaceae)  

  1-2m low-branching shrub, serrate leaves, yellow flowers spring-summer, shiny reddish-brown un-lobed fruits. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Grewia   robusta (Tiliaceae)   /

  4m shrub/tree, spiny branchlets, attractive pink/purplish scented flowers spring-summer, reddish fruit, fodder plant, easy. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Grewia   sulcata (Tiliaceae)   /

  Climbing shrub/small tree to 4m, reddish brown bark, white/cream flowers in clusters winter-spring, 2cm 4-lobed reddish fruits used to make a tea-like infusion. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Grewia   tenax (Tiliaceae)   /

  "Small-leaved white cross-berry", 1-3m shrub/tree, pale reddish-brown bark, small grey-green oval leaves, white flowers summer-autumn, deeply lobed shiny bright orange-red fruit, edible. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Grewia   villosa (Tiliaceae)  

  1-3m shrub, hairy stem, round leaves with quilted upper surface, densely hairy below, yellow flowers summer-autumn, red fruits. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Greyia   flanaganii (Greyiaceae)  

  "Kei bottlebrush", to 3m shrub/small tree, pale brown bark, densely hairy leaves crowded at ends of branches, showy red bell-shaped flowers autumn-spring. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Greyia   sutherlandia (Greyiaceae)  

  "Natal bottlebrush", 3-7m shrub/tree, large leaves, showy red bell-shaped flowers spring, decorative, easy. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Grubbia   tomentosa (Grubbiaceae)  

  To 1.5m multi-stemmed shrub, lavender-like leaves, cone-like clusters of many short-haired pinkish flowers spring. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Guibourtia   coleosperma (Fabaceae)   /

  "Large false mopani", 6-20m rounded tree, pinkish cream bark, dark glossy leaves, profuse small creamy-white star-shaped flowers summer-autumn, edible fruits. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Guibourtia   conjugata (Fabaceae)   /

  "Small false mopane", to 10m tree, whitish-grey bark, shiny green leaves, small white to creamy-yellow flowers in loose heads, flat leathery pods. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Gymnosporia   bachmannii (old name Maytenus) (Celastraceae)  

  Shrub/small tree to 4m resembling a willow, usually unarmed, spirally arranged apple-green leaves, small star-shaped creamy white flowers summer, pear-shaped pinkish red fruits. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Gymnosporia   buxifolia (Celastraceae)  

  Small erect tree to 4m, 2-5cm spines, oblanceolate leaves, small white strange-smelling flowers any time of yr, brown fruits, med. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Gymnosporia   capitata (old name Maytenus) (Celastraceae)  

  To 1.2m rigid spiny shrub, cream flowers summer-autumn, orange fruit with red seeds. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Gymnosporia   mossambicensis (old name Maytenus) (Celastraceae)  

  Shrub/small tree in forest, reddish spines to 7cm, spirally aranged shiny green leaves, small white flowers in clusters along stems all year, attractive semi-fleshy 3-lobed bright red fruits on long stalks. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Gyrocarpus   americanus (Hernandiaceae)   /

  "Propeller tree", 9-15m decid tree, small yellow to yellowish-green flowers in dense heads autumn-winter, seeds like propellers, fast, med. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Halleria   lucida (Scrophulariaceae)   /

  "Tree fuchsia", 2-5m evergreen shrub/tree, glossy leaves, red/orange fuchsia-like flowers, edible black berries attract birds. Sow spring. Zone 9. A white flowered form available.

Haplocoelum   foliosum ssp mombasense (Sapindaceae)  

  Straggling shrub/tree to 4m, smooth bark, pinnate leaves spirally arranged, small cream flowers in dense clusters, sexes on separate trees, bright orange edible berries summer. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Harpephyllum   caffrum (Anacardiaceae)   /

  "Wild plum", 6-10m tree, shiny green leaves turn red prior to falling every 2 yrs, fleshy red fruit used for jelly & wine. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Helichrysum   cymosum (Asteraceae)  

  Woolly shrub to 1m, leaf margins rolled under, leaves white below, yellow fls crowded in flat topped clusters spring - autumn. Sow spring/autumn. Zone 8.

Hermannia   alnifolia (Sterculiaceae)  

  1m grey-green shrub, toothed leaves with hairs beneath, many small yellow flowers in terminal clusters spring. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Hermannia   hyssopifolia (Sterculiaceae)  

  2m shrub, yellow to cream flowers with twisted petals spring. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Hermannia   modesta? (Sterculiaceae)  

  To 1m shrub, solitary pink-red/orange-purple flowers spring-winter, arid. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Hermannia   salviifolia (Sterculiaceae)  

  To 1m shrublet, roughly hairy leaves, yellow petals rolled back over inflated green sepals spring. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Heteromorpha   trifoliata (Apiaceae)  

  "Parsley tree", to 3m tree, green to yellow flowers summer. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Heteropyxis   canescens (Heteropyxidaceae)  

  "Forest Lavender-tree", tree to 12m, greyish brown bark flaking to show pink underneath, glossy leaves, tiny white flowers in dense clusters autumn. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Heteropyxis   dehniae (Heteropyxidaceae)  

  Tree to 6m, pale grey to white bark, aromatic shiny green leaves, creamy white fragrant flowers in heads summer, med. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Heteropyxis   natalensis (Heteropyxidaceae)

  "Lavender tree", 7m tree, attractive bark, light green leaves, tiny fragrant flowers, twigs & leaves aromatic, lovely garden tree. About 6000 seeds/gram. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Hibiscus   caesius (Malvaceae)  

  "Dark-eyed hibiscus", 2m shrub, digitate leaves, beautiful yellow flowers & dark maroon centre summer-autumn. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Hibiscus   calyphyllus (Malvaceae)  

  Large shrub, velvety leaves, large yellow flowers summer, s/shade. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Hibiscus   cannabinus (Malvaceae)  

  To 3m shrub, prickly stems, deeply lobed leaves, pale yellow flowers with purple centre summer-autumn. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Hibiscus   castroi (Malvaceae)  

  Tall straggly shrub, serrated leaves, white bell-shaped flowers, woolly seeds covered in dense white hairs. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Hibiscus   cf caesius (Malvaceae)  

  Flowers not seen, but seeds and plant appearance like that of H caesius. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Hibiscus   diversifolius (Malvaceae)  

  Erect prickly perenn to 2m, palmate coarsely toothed leaves, terminal racemes of large yellow flowers with dark centres summer. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Hibiscus   dongolensis (Malvaceae)  

  Perenn shrub to 2m, simple toothed heart-shaped leaves, drooping yellow flowers with dark centres almost all year, hairy fruits. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Hibiscus   micranthus (Malvaceae)  

  Slender shrub to 2m, hairy stems & leaves, white flowers turning purple/pink with age, petals held backwards, seeds with cotton floss. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Hibiscus   pedunculatus (Malvaceae)   /

  1m perenn, grey foliage, pink flowers summer, sun, well-dr soil, very attractive. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Hibiscus   praeteritus (Malvaceae)  

  Tall, slender erect shrub, small deeply toothed leaves, delicate pink to red flowers with staminal column & styles extended spring-autumn. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Hibiscus   tiliaceus (Malvaceae)  

  To 6m shrub/tree, pale bark, almost circular hairy leaves, large showy yellow flowers ageing to apricot with deep maroon/blackish centre spring-summer, stems & branches make excellent string & rope. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Hibiscus   vitifolius (Malvaceae)  

  To 1.5m shrub, leaves with toothed margins, large yellow flowers with dark red centre spring-autumn. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Hippocratea   delagoensis (Celastraceae)  

  "Zulu Paddle-pod", to 10m scrambling shrub, oblong leaves with toothed margins, clusters of green flowers spring-summer. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Hippocratea   longipetiolata (Celastraceae)   /

  Shrub/scrambler to 6m, yellow green leaves with long petioles, 4-angled stems, green flowers summer, seeds in unusual pods. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Holarrhena   pubescens (Apocynaceae)  

  "Jasmine tree", to 5m shrub/tree, leaves dark green above and pale below, large heads of pure white sweetly jasmine-scented flowers summer, paired pendulous seed pods filled with seeds on parachutes, med. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Hugonia   orientalis (Linaceae)  

  Multi-stemmed climbing shrub to 6m, corky bark, branch tips have woody tendrils which curl back like a ram's horn, yellow sweetly scented flowers spring, fleshy yellow fruits. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Hymenocardia   ulmoides (Euphorbiaceae)   /

  5m shrub/tree, young leaves red, male flowers pinkish catkins, female flowers green like a miniature fruit summer, winged fruit, strong wood. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Hymenolepis   parviflora (Asteraceae)

  1-3m compact shrub, finely divided foliage, showy yellow flowers summer, easy. About 400 seeds/gram. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Hypericum   revolutum (Clusiaceae)  

  "Curry bush", 1-3m shrub, forest pioneer, attractive bright yellow flowers sporadically all year, beautiful shrub, curry smell. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Hypericum   roeperianum (Clusiaceae)  

  "Large-leaved St John's Wort", to 5m, large yellow flowers very decorative, moist conditions. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Hyperocanthus   amoenus (= Gardenia neuberia) (Rubiaceae)  

  To 7m shrub/small tree, ash-grey bark, dark green shiny leaves, very attractive sweetly scented rosy-pink to white flowers summer-autumn, shiny dark-green fruits. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Hyphaene   petersiana (Arecaceae)  

  "Northern Lala Palm", tree to 18m with erect stem, fan-shaped grey-green leaves to 2m long, spiny petiole, separate sexes, 5cm round very heavy fruits, plants used for wine production (growing tip is tapped). Sow spring. Zone 10.

Hypocalyptus   sophoroides (Fabaceae)  

  4m shrub, maroon stems, tri-foliate bluish-grey leaves, large heads of magenta flowers with yellow centres spring, beautiful plant. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Hypoestes   aristata (Acanthaceae)  

  1m shrub, 4-angled stems, soft leaves in whorls, 2-lipped pale purple flowers with dark purple dots summer-winter, attractive, coast, shade. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Ilex   mitis (Aquifoliaceae)   /

  "African holly", 25m tree, shiny dark leaves, profuse white scented flowers summer, edible red berries attract birds, med, likes water. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Indigofera   brachystachya (Fabaceae)  

  Shrub to 1.5m, silky grey leaflets, heavily scented pink flowers on short stalks spring, coastal & limestone areas. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Indigofera   confusa (Fabaceae)  

  Shrub to 2m, compound leaves, leaflets often folded, dull red to pink pea flowers late summer, roots used for blue dye. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Indigofera   cryptantha var occidentalis (Fabaceae)  

  Dwarf shrub to 0.6m, narrow leaflets, pinkish-red flowers summer, sickle-shaped pods, grassland. Sow summer. Zone 8.

Indigofera   cytisoides (Fabaceae)   /

  2m robust shrub, beautiful pea-like rose-coloured flowers autumn. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Indigofera   filifolia (Fabaceae)  

  2m shrub, few pinnate leaves, long leafless stems with rose to purple pea-like flowers summer-autumn, streamsides. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Indigofera   flabellata (Fabaceae)  

  Erect shrub to 1.5m with sessile 5-7 foliate lance-shaped leaves, masses of pink/purple flowers in racemes summer-autumn. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Indigofera   frutescens (old name I. cylindrica) (Fabaceae)   /

  4-7m, shrub/scrambler, lovely scented pink flowers summer, reddish pod, med, good garden plant. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Indigofera   hispida (Fabaceae)  

  Erect shrub to 3m, stems densely hairy/bristly, grey hairy pinnate leaves, masses of pink flowers in racemes summer-autumn. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Indigofera   jucunda (Fabaceae)  

  Similar to I. frutescens, to 5m shrub, pink flowers spring-summer. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Indigofera   langebergensis (Fabaceae)   /

  3m shrub, rose to purple flowers spring, reddish-brown seed capsules, attractive. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Indigofera   lupatana (Fabaceae)  

  Large slender shrub to 3m, compound leaves, red flowers summer, 4-angled seed pods & held downwards. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Indigofera   natalensis (Fabaceae)  

  3m shrub, dark green leaves in threes, white flowers summer, shade. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Indigofera   nigromontana (Fabaceae)  

  Erect spiny shrub to 2m, 3-foliate leaves, pinkish purple flowers in racemes winter-autumn. Sow autumn/spring. Zone 8.

Indigofera   psoraloides (Fabaceae)  

  Erect shrublet to 80cm, 3-foliate leaves with narrow lance shaped leaflets, racemes of pink, red/purple flowers winter-summer. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Indigofera   stricta (Fabaceae)  

  Erect or scrambling re-sprouting shrub to 1m, angular stems, pinnate hairy leaves, racemes of pink to brick-red flowers all yr. Sow autumn/spring. Zone 8.

Ipomoea   jaegerii (Convolvulaceae)  

  Erect sub-succulent shrub to 0.75m, silvery hairy shoots, long narrow leaves, white or pink flowers with dark centre, hairy seeds. Sow spring. Zone 10. 6 seeds per pkt.

Jasminum   stenolobum (Oleaceae)  

  Bushy shrub, sometimes climbing, simple leaves, star-shaped fragrant lovely white flowers spring-summer. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Julbernardia   globifera (Fabaceae)  

  "Munondo", to 15m well branched rounded tree, smooth grey bark, dark green leaves which flush from soft pink to red, small white flowers in clusters summer-autumn. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Justicia   capensis (Acanthaceae)  

  Shrub to 2m, shiny green leaves densely velvety when young, scented magenta flowers with white mouth, med (used to attract customers to business!), sun/shade. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Kanahia   laniflora (Apocynaceae)  

  Shrub to 1m, white to cream flowers with 1cm corolla lobes, paired spindle-shaped pods. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Keetia   gueinzi (old name Canthium) (Rubiaceae)  

  Scrambling evergreen shrub/tree, dark bark, glossy dark green leaves, sweetly scented cream flowers spring & autumn, fruits edible but astringent. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Kigelia   africana (Bignoniaceae)  

  "Sausage tree", to 18m tree, rounded crown, grey bark, cup-shaped striking dark maroon flowers with heavy yellow veining spring, large sausage-shaped fruit, med, easy. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Kirkia   acuminata (Kirkiaceae)   /

  "White syringa", 6-15m decid tree, compound leaves gold & red in autumn, flowers spring, fast, drought resistant. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Kirkia   wilmsii (Kirkiaceae)   /

  "Mountain syringa", to 8m tree, grey bark, leaves beautiful colours in autumn, small greenish-white flowers heads on long slender stalks summer, easy from seed. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Kraussia   floribunda (Rubiaceae)   /

  6m shrub/tree, creamy-white flowers summer, edible purplish-black fruit. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Lachnaea   pomposa (Thymelaeaceae)  

  Erect shrub to 1.5m, alternate leaves, terminal inflorescence of many cream sweet-scented flowers, showy. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Lagynias   lasiantha (Rubiaceae)  

  Shrub/small multi-stemmed tree to 3m, opposite leaves deep green op top & pale below, clusters of yellowish flowers spring, round soft edible fruit. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Laurophyllus   capensis (Anacardiaceae)  

  "Iron martin", 3-6m shrub/tree, yellowish flowers spring-summer, wet/water. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Lebeckia   cytisoides (Fabaceae)  

  1-2m shrub, greyish stems & leaves, bright yellow pea-like flowers spring-summer, dry areas. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Lebeckia   linearifolia (Fabaceae)  

  Perenn shrub to 3m, yellow pea flowers spring. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Lebeckia   sericea (Fabaceae)  

  To 1.5m shrub, silvery leaves, yellow flowers winter-spring, very showy. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Leucosidea   sericea (Rosaceae)   /

  "Ouhout", to 7m tree, reddish-brown bark, small greenish flowers clustered in silky sprays spring-summer, wet, med, easy from seed. Sow spring. Zone 7.

Lippia   javanica (Verbenaceae)  

  "Lemon bush", single/multi stem shrub to 3m, opposite leaves densely toothed & puckered, crushed leaves strongly aromatic, clustered small white flowers, med. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Lobostemon   belliformis (Boraginaceae)

  Shrub to 1.5m hairy leaves, tubular red flowers in cymes spring, limestone. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Lobostemon   montanus (Boraginaceae)  

  Shrub to 1m, silvery hairy leaves, cymes of blue or turquoise flowers hairy on outside winter-spring, coastal. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Lopholaena   coriifolia (Asteraceae)  

  "Pluisbossie", evergreen woody shrub, stalkless strap-shaped leaves, interesting creamy yellow flowers winter-spring. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Lotononis   galpinii (Fabaceae)  

  Prostrate to erect silvery grey shrublet to 30cm, small silvery leaflets, blue flowers with white eye and yellow spot summer. Sow spring. Zone 7.

Loxostylis   alata (Anacardiaceae)   /

  5m evergreen tree, flaky grey bark, compound leaves, red petal-like calyx, petals white summer, small fleshy fruit. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Lycium   afrum (Solanaceae)  

  Thorny shrub to 2m, leathery leaves in tufts, purple tubular flowers winter-spring. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Lycium   cinereum (Solanaceae)  

  To 2m spiny shrub with arching branches, small white flowers fading to light purple all yr, edible miniature tomato-like fruit attracts birds. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Lycium   ferocissimum (Solanaceae)  

  2m shrub, bell-shaped cream & maroon flowers autumn-spring, red fruit, dry. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Lycium   oxyrocarpum (Solanaceae)  

  "Wolwedoring", oblanceolate leaves, tubular cream flowers with mauve petals winter-spring. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Macaranga   capensis (Euphorbiaceae)  

  Tree to 25m, bark with horizontal white markings, large ovate dark leaves, male & female flowers yellowish-green in sprays spring-summer, yellowish green fruit splits explosively, seed with fleshy aril, lovely wood. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Mackaya   bella (Acanthaceae)  

  3m evergreen shrub, lovely mauve flowers spring, shade. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Maerua   cafra (Capparaceae)  

  "Bush-cherry", to 8m tree, grey mottled bark, compound leaves, green flowers spring, plum-like fruit, coastal. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Maerua   juncea (Capparaceae)  

  To 5m shrub/climber, delicate white faintly scented flowers in terminal clusters winter-summer, smooth-skinned fruit. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Maerua   racemulosa (Capparaceae)  

  "Forest Bush-cherry", slender shrub tending to scramble, pale grey bark, simple elliptic leaves, spikes small green flowers winter, spherical 1cm fruits. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Maesa   lanceolata (Myrsinaceae)  

  5-10m evergreen shrub/tree, simple glossy leaves, small sweet smelling white to cream flowers summer-spring, fleshy fruit in bunches, med. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Manilkara   discolor (Sapotaceae)  

  "Forest Milkberry", tree to 15m, fluted trunk, dark green hairy leaves with margin rolled under, small creamy white flowers in clusters, edible (delicious) sweet fruits, med. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Manilkara   mochisia (Sapotaceae)  

  "Lowveld milkberry", to 12m tree, rough blackish bark, simple leaves crowded at ends of thickened spurs, small profuse green-yellow flowers, fleshy fruit, food plant. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Markhamia   zanzibarica (Bignoniaceae)   /

  "Bean tree", 7m tree, grey flaky bark, compound leaves with yellowish hairs, striking yellow flowers densely flecked with maroon spring-summer, long papery fruits, med. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Marsdenia   floribunda (Apocynaceae)  

  Climber or scrambling shrub to 4m, woody stems, soft leaves, dense inflorescence of small white flowers with wet dog scent, paired fruits attractive when dry. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Mascarenhasia   spring (Apocynaceae)  

  Lax shrub to 1.7m in evergreen forests, milky latex, glossy leaves, white flowers spring-summer, paired follicles split to release seeds each with a tuft of golden silky hairs at 1 end, Madagas. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Maytenus   acuminata (Celastraceae)   /

  8m evergreen shrub/tree, white to creamy-green flowers summer, red/orange berry. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Maytenus   heterophylla (Celastraceae)  

  "Gewone pendoring", 4-9m tree/shrub, white flowers spring-summer, yellow/brown fruit. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Maytenus   oleioides (Celastraceae)   /

  4m shrub/tree, corky bark, small white flowers flecked with brown spring, orange seeds attract birds. Sow autumn. Zone 9.

Maytenus   procumbens (Celastraceae)   /

  "Duinekokoboom", to 3m shrub/tree, cream flowers autumn-winter, yellow fruit, coastal. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Maytenus   species (Celastraceae)  

  Some species of Maytenus have been re-classified as Gymnosporia, so please look under Gymnosporia as well.

Maytenus   tenuispina (Celastraceae)  

  1m armed shrub, attractive pendulous yellow fruits. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Maytenus   undata (Celastraceae)   /

  2-10m evergreen shrub/tree, red-brown fruit, lovely red wood, easy to grow. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Melhania   acuminata var acuminata (Sterculiaceae)  

  1m shrub, soft velvety grey-green leaves, sprays of yellow flowers. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Melianthus   comosus (Melianthaceae)   /

  2m shrub, curious reddish-brown flowers spring, inflated fruits, attractive foliage has strange smell when touched. Sow autumn. Zone 7.

Melianthus   major (Melianthaceae)   /

  2m shrub, large grey leaves, flowers spikes with maroon bracts spring, dampish places in dry areas, feature plant. Sow autumn. Zone 7.

Melianthus   pectinatus (Melianthaceae)   /

  1.5m shrub, flowers bracts red, greenish flowers spring, inflated fruits. Sow autumn. Zone 9.

Melianthus   villosus (Melianthaceae)   /

  "Kruidjie-roer-my-nie", 2m shrub, attractive silver-grey leaves, purple black flowers which look like wings of an insect spring, pale green inflated fruit. Sow spring. Zone 7.

Melolobium   candicans (Fabaceae)  

  "Heuningbossie", thorny shrub to 1m, 3-foliate leaves, pale yellow pea flowers, dry areas. Sow autumn/spring. Zone 8.

Metalasia   densa (Asteraceae)  

  Erect shrub to 2m, small leaves, outer flowers bracts brownish, inner bracts white to red winter. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Metalasia   fastigiata (Asteraceae)  

  To 1m decumbent/erect shrub, white-woolly branches, pale to bright pink flowers in clusters spring. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Metalasia   muricata (Asteraceae)   /

  "Blombos", 2m shrub, tufts of short woolly needle-like leaves, many flowers heads of white/pink flowers winter, sand. Sow autumn. Zone 9.

Metarungia   longistrobus (Acanthaceae)  

  Tall soft shrub, golden brown 2-lipped flowers summer. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Metrosideros   angustifolia (Myrtaceae)   /

  1-5m evergreen shrub/tree, flaky bark, long narrow leaves, clustered white/cream flowers summer, along streams. Sow autumn. Zone 9.

Milletia   dura (Fabaceae)  

  Tree to 8m, leaves with about 15 leaflets, beautiful lilac flowers in long racemes, tough wood. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Milletia   grandis (Fabaceae)   /

  "Umzimbeet", 13m tree, upright spikes beautiful mauve pea-shaped flowers summer, velvety pods, easy from seed, coastal, med, wood used for furniture. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Mimusops   zeyheri (Sapotaceae)   /

  "Transvaal red-milkwood", to 15m shrub/tree, creamy-white star-shaped flowers in profusion spring-autumn, golden yellow edible fruits. Seeds perishable. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Mitriostigma   axillare (Rubiaceae)  

  Compact shrub in forests, sweetly scented white flowers ageing to yellow spring - summer, round orange fruits. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Mondia   whytei (Periplocaceae)  

  3-6m vigorous climber, attractive heart-shaped leaves, panicles of yellow and reddish-purple flowers spring, med. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Montinia   caryophyllaceae (Montiniaceae)  

  "Bergklapperbos", to 1.5m shrub, blue-green leaves, white flowers autumn-spring, distinctive split seed capsules, dry. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Morella   brevifolia (Myricaceae)  

  "Dwarf waxberry", dwarf shrub to 30cm, grey-black bark, small aromatic leaves covered with golden glands, male & female flowers on separate plants, round warty waxy fruits. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Morella   cordifolia (old name Myrica) (Myricaceae)   /

  To 1.5m evergreen shrub, underground stems sucker, flowers winter, waxy small round bluish fruits, coastal, used for candles & soap. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Morella   quercifolia (old name Myrica) (Myricaceae)  

  1m shrub, lobed leaves, yellowish catkins spring, sand. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Morella   serrata (old name Myrica) (Myricaceae)  

  "Lance-leaf waxberry", 3-4m shrub/tree, rough grey to brownish bark, yellowish-green aromatic leaves with golden dots, short spikes of male & female flowers spring, edible fruits. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Moringa   oleifera (Moringaceae)   /

  "Horseradish tree", to 8m tree, dark green leaves, cream fragrant flowers in panicles, winged black oily seeds used for perfumery, roots edible, bark yields a useful gum. From India but naturalised in S.A. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Moringa   ovalifolia (Moringaceae)   /

  "Sprokiesboom", to 7m, strange squat swollen stem, caudiciform, attractive white flowers summer, edible. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Mundulea   sericea (Fabaceae)   /

  3m shrub/tree, corky bark, silky hairs on branches & leaves, beautiful mauve pea-like flowers summer, golden pod, attractive. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Myrsine   africana (Myrsinaceae)   /

  "Cape myrtle", 3m evergreen shrub, small pinkish flowers spring-autumn, pink fruit, ornamental. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Mystroxylon   aethiopicum ssp aethiopicum (Celastraceae)  

  "Kooboo berry", shrub/medium tree to 10m, variable leaves dark green above & paler below, small yellowish-green scented flowers in clusters summer, beautiful red to purple fleshy edible fruits, med. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Nebelia   fragarioides (Bruniaceae)

  0.8m rounded shrub with many branches, round compound cream flowerheads spring, cut flowers. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Nebelia   paleacea (Bruniaceae)

  40-80cm much-branched shrub, large cream flowers heads spring-summer, adaptable, cut flowers potential. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Newtonia   hildebrandtii (Fabaceae)  

  To 25m tree, dark grey flaky bark, creamy-white spikes of flowers in large heads spring-summer, long slender pods. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Noltea   africana (Rhamnaceae)  

  'Soap dogwood', to 4m shrub/tree, simple glossy leaves, tiny white flowers spring, 3-lobed spherical seed capsule, leaves & twigs used for soap for laundry! Sow autumn/spring. Zone 9.

Nuxia   congesta (Loganiaceae)  

  2-20m evergreen shrub/tree, dark bark, showy cream flowers in dense heads winter-spring, drought resist, pot. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Nuxia   floribunda (Loganiaceae)  

  3-10m evergreen tree, creamy-white fragrant mass of flowers autumn-spring, plenty of water. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Nylandtia   scoparia (Polygalaceae)  

  1m shrub, leafless at flowering, many small pea-like pink flowers with fringed crest spring, red edible berries. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Nylandtia   spinosa (Polygalaceae)   /

  "Skilpadbessie", 1m shrub, spine-tipped branches, pink to purple flowers autumn-spring, red edible berries, sandy areas, extremely showy. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Nymania   capensis (Meliaceae)   /

  4m shrub, attractive pink to red flowers winter onwards, beautiful inflated papery red fruit summer, very drought resist. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Oldenburgia   grandis (Asteraceae)  

  "Mountain hunch back", to 5m bushy shrub/tree, dark thick corky bark, large stiff leathery leaves, individual purple thistle-like flowers in large flat heads, fruit small brown nutlet. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Olea   capensis ssp capensis (Oleaceae)  

  "Ironwood", 2-12m tree, oblong to circular leaves, sweetly scented cream flowers spring-autumn, edible purple fleshy fruit, fast. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Olea   europaea ssp africana (Oleaceae)   /

  7m tree, narrow greyish leaves, green-white scented flowers summer, small fruits much beloved by birds, drought tolerant, med. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Olea   exasperata (Oleaceae)   /

  "Coast olive", 1-7m shrub/rounded tree, greyish-brown bark, narrow leathery leaves, small white flowers in heads, yellowish-purple fruit, coastal. Sow autumn. Zone 10.

Oncoba   spinosa (Flacourtiaceae)  

  "Snuff-box tree", 3-5m shrub/small tree, spiny, dark green shiny leaves, showy scented white flowers with golden stamens spring, reddish-brown fruit, med. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Ormocarpum   kirkii (Fabaceae)  

  "Small caterpillar pod", to 7m shrub/tree, dark brown scaly bark, small leaflets, large pink pea-shaped flowers flushed deep mauve in centre spring-summer. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Ormocarpum   trichocarpum (Fabaceae)  

  "Caterpillar pod", 3m shrub/tree, blackish-brown bark, compound leaves, mauve-pink pea flowers spring-summer, pod with stiff gold hairs. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Osteospermum   junceum (Asteraceae)  

  Single stemmed shrub to 1m, toothed leaves, loose clusters of yellow flowers on woolly stems spring-summer, smooth fruits. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Osteospermum   polygaloides (Asteraceae)  

  Leafy shrub to 2m, leathery leaves, many yellow daisy flowers spring-summer. Sow autumn / spring. Zone 8.

Osyris   compressa (Santalaceae)  

  3-5m evergreen parasitic shrub/tree, blue-green leaves, red & black edible fruits, attract birds, coastal. Thought to be parasitic on Rhus roots. Sow autumn. Zone 10.

Osyris   speciosa (Santalaceae)  

  To 2m shrublet, leathery leaves with thickened margins, greenish flowers in terminal heads spring-autumn, red to black fruits, grows in coastal sand and limestone. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Otholobium   arborescens (Fabaceae)  

  5m loosely branched tree, 3-foliate leaves, white pea-flowers with purple keel tip spring-summer. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Otholobium   bracteolatum (Fabaceae)  

  Erect or decumbent shrub, densely leafy, tri-foliate leaves, many blue flowers in dense spikes. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Otholobium   caffrum (Fabaceae)  

  Erect shrub to 3m, stems leafy, gland dotted leaves, lilac flowers in dense inflorescences autumn - spring. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Otholobium   fruticans (Fabaceae)  

  0.3-1m erect/spreading shrub, blue flowers winter-summer, sand. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Otholobium   hirtum (Fabaceae)  

  2m shrub, stiff branches, small silvery leaves, blue flowers spring. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Otholobium   racemosum (Fabaceae)  

  Slender re-sprouting small shrub to 0.8m, 3-foliate leaves, slender racemes of purple flowers late spring. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Otholobium   rubicundum (Fabaceae)  

  Shrub to 1.5m, 3-foliate glandular leaves, mauve-pink & dark purple flowers summer. Sow autumn. Zone 8

Otholobium   sericeum (Fabaceae)  

  To 2m with support, scrambling shrub, dense heads of purple flowers summer. Sow autumn. Zone 9.

Otholobium   spissum (Fabaceae)  

  Tangled shrub to 1.5m, 3-foliate leaves, showy white & violet pea-flowers spring. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Othonna   arborescens (Asteraceae)  

  1m, semi-succ shrub, masses of yellow flowers autumn-spring, dry. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Othonna   coronopifolia (Asteraceae)  

  1-2m shrub, single radiate yellow flowers autumn-summer, sandy areas. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Othonna   dentata (Asteraceae)  

  Fleshy caudex, succ shrublet to 0.7m, slightly toothed leaves at branch tips, yellow flowers spring-summer. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Othonna   parviflora (Asteraceae)  

  "Bobbejaanskool", to 2m robust shrub, leaves with finely toothed margins, dense heads of yellow flowers winter-spring. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Oxyanthus   speciosus (Rubiaceae)  

  Slender understorey tree to 8m, glossy dark green leaves with quilted appearance, dense heads of fragrant white flowers summer, spindle-shaped fruits. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Ozoroa   dispar (Anacardiaceae)  

  "Namaqua resin tree", to 5m tree, grey bark, leathery leaves, compact branched heads of creamy-white flowers autumn, important tree in Namaqualand. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Ozoroa   engleri (Anacardiaceae)  

  "Drooping Resin-tree", shrub/tree to 8m, silvery leaves in clusters of 3, leaf arched back & folded in, sweetly scented cream flowers summer, bean-shaped fleshy black seeds. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Ozoroa   longipes (Anacardiaceae)  

  "Round-leaved resin tree", 3-4m shrub, dark brown bark, pendulous ovate to almost circular leaves, small creamy-white flowers summer. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Ozoroa   paniculosa (Anacardiaceae)   /

  "Common resin tree", to 6m shrub/tree, grey bark, long slender leaves, small whitish flowers in loose heads summer. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Pappea   capensis (Sapindaceae)   /

  "Doppruim", to 7m spreading tree, pale grey to brownish bark, oblong tough leathery leaves, pale yellow/ greenish flowers summer-autumn, (sexes separate), round furry green fruit, edible, med. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Parinari   curatellifolia (Chrysobalanaceae)  

  "Hissing tree", to 16m large-crowned tree, dark grey rough bark, small white sweetly scented flowers winter-spring, yellow fruit, foodplant, med. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Parkinsonia   africana (Fabaceae)   /

  "Wild green-hair tree", 4m shrub/tree, branches bent in angular patterns, spiny, attractive yellow flowers spring, very arid areas. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Pavonia   clathrata (Malvaceae)  

  To 1.25m erect branched soft-wooded shrub, palmate hairy leaves, pale yellow flowers, decorative bird-cage like seed cases. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Pavonia   praemorsa (Malvaceae)  

  2-3m shrub, yellow hibiscus-like flowers spring-summer. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Pavonia   senegalensis (Malvaceae)  

  To 1m shrub, compact sprawling habit, hairy soft heart-shaped leaves, pale/sulphur-yellow flowers with red centre summer. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Peddiea   africana (Thymelaeaceae)  

  3-5m shrub/tree, evergreen, glossy deep green leaves, tubular flowers green tinged with maroon summer, purplish berries, sun/semi shade. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Peltophorum   africanum (Fabaceae)   /

  8m spreading decid tree, compound leaves, showy yellow flowers summer, leathery pods, med, soft wood, fast. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Penaea   cneorum (Penaeaceae)  

  2m shrub, oval sessile leaves with pointed tips in opposite pairs making stems 4-sided, greenish-yellow flowers becoming red, no petals. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Philenoptera   violacea (old name Lonchocarpus capassa) (Fabaceae)   /

  "Apple leaf/Rain tree", to 18m tree, grey-green pinnate leaves, compact clusters of blue-mauve flowers, aromatic. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Phoenix   reclinata (Arecaceae)   /

  "Wild date palm", to 10m multi-stemmed tree, pinnate leaves, cream male & small female flowers, edible fruit. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Phygelius   aequalis (Scrophulariaceae)  

  1m shrub, ovate dark green leaves, tubular pendulous pink/yellow flowers spring, stream banks. Sow spring. Zone 6.

Phygelius   capensis (Scrophulariaceae)   /

  1.5m shrub, red/yellow pendant flowers summer, attractive. Sow spring. Zone 6.

Phylica   cryptandroides (Rhamnaceae)  

  2-3m shrub, small leaves, white/pinkish flowers spring, dry areas. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Phylica   imberbis (Rhamnaceae)  

  1m compact rounded shrub, conical fluffy flowers followed by small brown fruits. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Phylica   oleaefolia (Rhamnaceae)  

  3m shrub, dark green leaves white below, edges rolled under, small white flowers winter, 3-lobed reddish-brown capsule, attractive. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Phylica   paniculata (Rhamnaceae)  

  To 4m shrub/tree, broad white-backed leaves, white flowers winter. Sow autumn/spring. Zone 9.

Phylica   plumigera ? (Rhamnaceae)  

  Shrublet to 40cm, needle-like leaves, white flowers in heads surrounded by hairy leaves spring. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Phylica   plumosa (Rhamnaceae)  

  0.3m evergreen shrub, flexuose racemes yellow flowers autumn-spring, cut/dry flowers. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Phylica   pubescens (Rhamnaceae)   /

  1m evergreen shrub, feathery foliage, white flowers in plumose racemes autumn-spring, cut/dry flowers. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Phylica   pulchella ? (Rhamnaceae)  

  Closely leafy shrublet to 60cm, white flowers in large flattened heads surrounded by bracts spring. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Phylica   stipularis (Rhamnaceae)  

  1m shrub, leaves with tiny stipules, heads of white flowers autumn-spring, beautiful red seed capsules. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Phymaspermum   acerosum (Asteraceae)  

  To 1.5m soft wooded shrub, tufted feathery leaves, showy heads of tiny bright yellow flowers autumn, med, cut flowers. Sow spring. Zone 7.

Piliostigma   thonningii (Fabaceae)   /

  "Camel's foot", 3-10m tree, large leathery 2-lobed leaves, tiny white flowers summer, large reddish pods edible, med. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Pittosporum   viridiflorum (Pittosporaceae)   /

  To 10m tree, leaves brilliant green in sunlight, sweetly scented greenish-white to cream flowers summer, golden bunches of fruit, med. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Plumbago   zeylanica (Plumbaginaceae)  

  "Wild white plumbago", 1m shrub, pale green ovate leaves, faintly scented attractive white flowers in terminal heads all yr. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Podalyria   burchellii (Fabaceae)  

  1m willowy much-branched shrub, silky leaves, felted below, dark pink, magenta & white flowers most of the yr. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Podalyria   calyptrata (Fabaceae)   /

  3m evergreen shrub, greyish leaves, showy mauve/pink pea-like scented flowers winter-spring, hairy pod, easy, fast, lovely in flowers. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Podalyria   leipoldtii (Fabaceae)  

  Re-sprouting shrub to 2m with small silvery silky paddle-shaped leaves, beautiful pink flowers spring. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Podalyria   myrtillifolia (Fabaceae)   /

  To 50cm silvery shrub, rosy flowers winter-spring. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Podalyria   rotundifolia (Fabaceae)   /

  1m velvety shrub, beautiful bright pink & white pea-like flowers spring. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Podalyria   sericea (Fabaceae)   /

  0.6m shrub, silvery silky foliage, lovely pale pink flowers autumn-spring. Sow autumn. Zone 8. A white flowered form also available.

Podocarpus   elongatus (Podocarpaceae)  

  "Breede River yellowwood", 3-6m, peeling bark, grey-green narrow leaves, cones summer-autumn, attractive. Perishable seed ripe in April - order in advance. Sow immediately. Zone 9.

Podocarpus   falcatus (Podocarpaceae)   /

  "Outeniqua yellowwood", 30m tree, flaking bark, narrow dark green leaves, fleshy round fruit eaten by bats, valuable wood. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Podocarpus   henkelii (Podocarpaceae)  

  "Henkel's yellowwood", to 20m tree, dark green shiny slender leaves, cones spring-summer, moist mountain forests, easy from seed. Perishable seed ripe in May/June - order in advance. Sow immediately. Zone 9.

Podocarpus   latifolius (Podocarpaceae)  

  "True yellowwood", to 30m tree, flowers winter-spring, important timber tree, container & garden plant, bonsai. Perishable seed ripe in April - order in advance. Sow immediately. Zone 9.

Polygala   myrtifolia (Polygalaceae)   /

  To 3m shrub/tree, bright green leaves, magenta/pink pale-crested flowers all year, adaptable, attractive. Sow spring/autumn. Zone 8.

Polygala   uncinata (Polygalaceae)  

  Hooked leaves, rounded at tips with recurved apices, purple/blue flowers in terminal heads spring-autumn. Sow autumn/spring. Zone 8.

Polygala   virgata (Polygalaceae)   /

  2m shrub, slender branches, sprays of deep magenta flowers with dark tuft on keel spring-summer, attractive in flowers. Sow spring/autumn. Zone 8.

Priestleya   tomentosa (Fabaceae)  

  "Silver pea", to 1m silvery silky shrub, yellow flowers autumn-spring. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Prunus   africanus (Rosaceae)  

  "Rooistinkhout", to 24m tree, elliptic toothed leaves, fragrant white flowers spring. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Pseudarthria   hookeri (Fabaceae)  

  "Velvet bean", to 2m shrub, sandpapery ovate leaves, loose sprays of beautiful dainty pink flowers summer-autumn. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Psoralea   affinis (Fabaceae)  

  To 3m slender erect shrub, 5-9 foliate leaves, blue flowers spring. Sow autumn/spring. Zone 8.

Psoralea   aphylla (Fabaceae)  

  1-3m shrub, tiny scale-like leaves, branches arch under weight of blue scented flowers summer, damp. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Psoralea   fleta (Fabaceae)   /

  To 6m tree, 1-3 foliate leaves or leafless, blue/pale mauve very scented flowers spring-autumn. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Psoralea   latifolia (Fabaceae)  

  "Broad-lvd fountain bush", woody shrub to 3m, angular branches, compound leaves, blue pea-like very showy flowers summer. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Psoralea   odoratissima (Fabaceae)  

  Tree-like shrub to 2m, 7-9-foliate leaves, profuse blue & white flowers spring-summer. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Psoralea   pinnata (Fabaceae)  

  4m shrub/tree, compound aromatic leaves, pea-like blue flowers spring-summer, damp areas. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Psychotria   capensis (Rubiaceae)   /

  To 7m evergreen shrub/tree, glossy leaves, small cream flowers spring-summer, red berries attract birds, shade. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Psydrax   obovata ssp obovata (Rubiaceae)  

  "Kwar", 4-17m tree, greenish flowers summer, coastal forest, good bird plant. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Ptaeroxylon   obliquum (Rutaceae)   /

  "Sneezewood", to 20m decid shrub/tree, leaves compound, whitish bark, attractive scented cream flowers spring-summer, good rose-red wood, med. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Pterocarpus   angolensis (Fabaceae)   /

  "Kiaat", to 16m tree, dark bark, velvety leaves, orange-yellow pea-shaped flowers in large branched sprays spring-summer, distinctive circular pod covered with harsh bristles surrounded by membranous wavy wing, med. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Pterocarpus   rotundifolius (Fabaceae)   /

  "Round-leaved teak", 10-20m decid tree, yellow pea-like flowers spring-summer, flattened pod, beautiful tree in bloom, fast. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Pterocelastrus   echinatus (Celastraceae)   /

  "White cherrywood", 2-5m shrub/tree, pale grey to brown bark, slender stems, thick leathery leaves, white to cream flowers in clusters summer-winter, prickly fruits in profusion. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Pterocelastrus   tricuspidatus (Celastraceae)  

  "Cherrywood", 6m shrub/tree, shiny dark green leaves pink when young, creamy to white scented flowers winter-summer, orange fruit, coastal. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Putterlickia   verrucosa (Celastraceae)  

  Slender shrub to 3m, purple-brown stems with conspicuous lenticels, long spines, clustered leaves, small white flowers in heads spring, decorative orange fruits. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Rafnia   amplexicaulis (Fabaceae)  

  2m shrub, orbicular leaves, yellow pea flowers spring-summer, dry areas. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Rafnia   elliptica (Fabaceae)  

  Erect shrublet to 1m, elliptic leaves, large yellow flowers spring-summer. Sow autumn/spring. Zone 8.

Rafnia   schlechteriana (Fabaceae)  

  Erect shrublet to 60cm, almost round leaves, large compound inflorescence of yellow pea flowers spring-summer. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Rafnia   triflora (Fabaceae)  

  1-2m robust shrub, large leaves, lovely yellow pea flowers spring-summer. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Rapanea   gilliana (Myrsinaceae)  

  "Dwarf Cape beech", to 4m shrub/tree, greenish flowers autumn-winter, round black fruit, coastal. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Rapanea   melanophloeos (Myrsinaceae)   /

  "Cape beech", 4-20m evergreen tree, young leaves red, small green flowers winter-summer, purple fruit, med, easy, beautiful wood. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Rauvolfia   caffra (Apocynaceae)  

  "Quinine tree", 6-20m evergreen tree, dense heads white scented flowers winter-spring, black fruit, bitter latex, med, showy. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Rawsonia   lucida (Flacourtiaceae)  

  "Forest peach", to 4m in evergreen forest, mottled bark peeling to reveal orange underbark, shiny leaves, attractive creamy white sweetly scented flowers, big round fleshy fruit. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Rhamnus   prinoides (Rhamnaceae)   /

  "Dogwood", 5m evergreen shrub/tree, glossy leaves, attractive edible berries, med, garden tree. Sow spring. Zone 7.

Rhigozum   obovatum (Bignoniaceae)  

  1-3m shrub, showy bright yellow flowers spring-summer, flattened capsule, browsed by stock, beautiful in flowers, dry areas. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Rhus   (Anacardiaceae)  

  See Searsia. The entire genus in South Africa has been re-named.

Roepera   fuscatum (Zygophyllaceae)  

  Erect shrub to 1m, bifoliate leaves, deep yellow flowers may have red markings autumn - spring, coastal limestone areas. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Roepera   morgsana (old name Zygophyllum) (Zygophyllaceae)   /

  1.5m shrub, big yellow flowers spring-autumn, 4-winged fruit green then papery-brown, coastal sands. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Rotheca   myricoides (old name Clerodendrum) (Lamiaceae)  

  Scrambling shrub/small multi-stemmed tree, purple-brown branchlets, finely hairy leaves, pale blue to purple flowers in terminal heads summer, edible black fruits, med. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Rothmannia   capensis (Rubiaceae)   /

  "Wild gardenia", 5-14m evergreen tree, fragrant white/yellow bell-shaped flowers summer, large round fruits, med, attractive, fast. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Rothmannia   globosa (Rubiaceae)   /

  6m evergreen tree, white bell-shaped fragrant flowers with pink markings spring, woody round fruit, med, easy, fast. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Rubus   intercurrens (Rosaceae)  

  Perenn, stout prickly ash white stems, pink flowers in clusters. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Rubus   ludwigii (Rosaceae)  

  Shrub/small tree, dark green leaves with white undersides, attractive pink flowers summer-autumn. Sow spring. Zone 7.

Saltera   sarcocolla (Penaeaceae)  

  1m sparsely branched shrub, leathery rounded overlapping leaves, pink flowers with sticky bract-like leaves, Cape endemic. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Salvadora   angustifolia (Salvadoraceae)  

  Shrub/small tree to 5m, grey pubescent stems, greyish hairy leaves, small yellowish flowers, globose fruits. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Salvia   africana-caerulea (Lamiaceae)  

  2.5m aromatic shrub, blue/violet/pink flowers spring-summer, sandy areas, med. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Salvia   africana-lutea (Lamiaceae)   /

  2m shrub, aromatic grey leaves, 2-lipped flowers of rich tan colour spring-summer, calyx enlarges in fruit, bracts persist, coastal, dry. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Salvia   gariepensis (Lamiaceae)  

  Aromatic shrub to 1.2m, yellow-green roundish glandular leaves, terminal spikes white to pale violet flowers summer, very attractive in flower. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Salvia   scabra (Lamiaceae)  

  1m sprawling shrub, lilac to purple flowers all yr, coastal. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Schefflera   umbellifera (Araliaceae)  

  "Bastard cabbage tree", to 10m tree, smooth grey bark, dark green leaves crowded at end of branches, greenish-cream to yellowish flowers in loose heads summer. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Schinziophyton   rautanenii (Euphorbiaceae)  

  "Manketti tree", 15-20m spreading tree, squat bole, grey to light golden brown bark, dark leaves, loose sprays of yellow flowers, male & female flowers on separate trees, egg-shaped fruit, food-plant. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Schotia   afra (Fabaceae)  

  "Karoo boer-bean", 3-5m tree, twisted gnarled trunk, feathery leaves, showy red flowers spring, woody pods, edible seeds, dry. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Schotia   brachypetala (Fabaceae)   /

  "Weeping boer-bean", 16m tree, bronze leaves, crimson flowers spring, copious nectar attracts birds & insects, edible seeds, med. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Schotia   capitata (Fabaceae)  

  Large shrub/small tree, single or multi-stemmed, compound leaves with 3-5 pairs leaflets, dense sprays of red flowers spring, bark used medicinally. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Schotia   latifolia (Fabaceae)  

  "Bush boerbean", 3-10m tree, dense growth habit, showy pink to crimson flowers summer-autumn, copious nectar loved by sunbirds. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Schrebera   alata (Oleaceae)  

  "Wing-leaved wooden pear", to 8m small tree, grey/brown bark, shiny dark green leaves, sweetly scented white flowers with pink flush summer, woody pear-shaped fruit. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Sclerocarya   birrea ssp caffra (Anacardiaceae)  

  "Marula", 10m decid tree, yellow flowers spring, sexes separate, scented edible fleshy fruit used for jelly, med. These seeds are very heavy so postage will be higher than usual. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Sclerochiton   caerulea (Acanthaceae)  

  To 2m, lanky shrub, sky blue flowers spring. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Sclerochiton   harveyanus (Acanthaceae)  

  4m evergreen shrub/tree, glossy toothed leaves, bluish-mauve to purple flowers summer. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Searsia   angustifolia (Anacardiaceae)  

  2-4m shrub/tree, 3-foliate, small yellowish flowers spring, along rivers in dry areas. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Searsia   batophylla (Anacardiaceae)   /

  2m shrub, ash-grey leaves, large sprays of wine-coloured berries, extremely attractive. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Searsia   burchellii (Anacardiaceae)  

  "Taaibos", to 2m much branched shrub, long stalked glossy leaves, round hairless fruit. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Searsia   chirindensis (Anacardiaceae)   /

  To 6m tree, young leaves red, tiny yellowish flowers summer, attractive shiny red fruit, red wood with sheen. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Searsia   crenata (Anacardiaceae)   /

  3-5m shrub/tree, very small white to cream flowers autumn, very attractive berries, coastal, good hedge plant. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Searsia   dentata (Anacardiaceae)   /

  "Nana-berry", to 6m shrub/tree, greyish-brown bark, deeply toothed leaves, small yellow flowers heads in profusion spring, bright shiny fruit, foodplant, good garden subject. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Searsia   dissecta (Anacardiaceae)  

  "Rosyntjiebos", 1.5m shrub, greenish flowers autumn-winter, brown fruits. Sow autumn. Zone 9.

Searsia   divaricata (Anacardiaceae)  

  "Mountain Kuni-bush", spreading shrub, dark green prominently veined leaves, red fruit, mountainous areas. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Searsia   fastigiata (Anacardiaceae)  

  Much branched shrub/small tree to 3m, narrow small leaves, cream flowers summer, shiny brown fruits. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Searsia   glauca (Anacardiaceae)  

  "Kuni-bush", 2m shrub, blue-grey foliage, golden brown fruits summer, good bird shrub. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Searsia   gueinzii (Anacardiaceae)  

  3m shrub/tree, spiny branches, blue to grey-green leaves, small flowers summer-autumn, shiny brown fruit, med, hard red wood. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Searsia   incisa (Anacardiaceae)   /

  4m shrub/tree, oak-like leaves, greenish-yellow flowers winter-summer, shaggy cream to pinkish-brown fruit. Sow spring. Zone 7.

Searsia   krebsiana (Anacardiaceae)  

  "Mountain currant", to 4m gnarled shrub/crooked tree, dark rough bark, leathery leaves which turn golden yellow autumn, small yellowish flowers in short sprays summer-autumn, fleshy fruit. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Searsia   laevigata (Anacardiaceae)  

  4m evergreen shrub/tree, lanceolate glossy leaves, small flowers summer-autumn, russet-red fruit, coastal. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Searsia   lancea (Anacardiaceae)   /

  8m evergreen tree, scented greenish flowers attract bees winter-spring, fruit attracts birds, fast, easy, dry. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Searsia   leptodictya (Anacardiaceae)   /

  4m evergreen shrub/tree, graceful drooping branches, small flowers summer-autumn, orange fruit attract birds, drought hardy. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Searsia   longispina (Anacardiaceae)  

  3-5m shrub/tree, spiny branches, greyish-green leaves, small flowers autumn, brown fruits, dry. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Searsia   lucida (Anacardiaceae)   /

  1-5m shrub/tree, dark green leaves, tiny yellow flowers autumn-spring, decorative fruits, coast. Sow spring/autumn. Zone 8.

Searsia   natalensis (Anacardiaceae)  

  Scrambling shrub/small tree on dunes, trifoliate dark green leaves, small greenish-yellow flowers, shiny reddish-brown fruits. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Searsia   pallens (Anacardiaceae)  

  To 3m much-branched shrub, grey-brown bark, olive-green leaves, sprays of flowers, chestnut brown fruit. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Searsia   pendulina (Anacardiaceae)   /

  "White karee", to 10m willow-like shrub or tree, greenish-yellow flowers spring-summer, easy & decorative. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Searsia   pentheri (Anacardiaceae)  

  "Common crow-berry", to 6m branched shrub/tree, dark green leaves, small heads of flowers autumn, glossy orange-brown fruit. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Searsia   pyroides (Anacardiaceae)   /

  "Skeweblaar taaibas", thorny shrub/scrambler, white flowers spring-summer. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Searsia   refracta (Anacardiaceae)  

  2-4m spiky shrub/small tree, terminal sprays flowers summer, bluish-brown fruit with white bloom. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Searsia   rehmanniana (= S. macowanii) (Anacardiaceae)  

  "Blunt-leaved taaibos", to 5m tree, leathery scalloped leaves, small greenish-yellow flowers summer-autumn, reddish-brown fruit. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Searsia   tenuinervis (Anacardiaceae)  

  To 3m shrub, olive-green leaves, greenish white flowers summer-autumn, beautiful sprays of dark brown fruits. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Searsia   tomentosa (Anacardiaceae)  

  "Wild currant", 2-5m shrub/small tree, cream flowers winter-summer, grey furry fruits. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Searsia   undulata (Anacardiaceae)  

  Shrub, dark green largish leaves, attractive reddish fruit, drought resistant, coastal. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Securidaca   longepedunculata (Polygalaceae)   /

  "Wild violet tree", to 6m tree, light grey bark, small pink to lilac/purple flowers in profusion spring-summer, med, seeds difficult to germinate. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Senecio   cinerascens (Asteraceae)   /

  1m compact shrub, ash-grey leaves, showy yellow flowers winter-spring, very attractive. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Senecio   ilicifolius (Asteraceae)  

  To 1.5m sturdy branched shrub, toothed leaves white below, large heads of bright yellow flowers spring. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Senecio   panduriformis (Asteraceae)  

  To 2m, fiddle-shaped leaves cobwebby below, heads of yellow flowers summer - winter. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Senecio   rigidus (Asteraceae)  

  Shrub to 1.5m, roughly hairy stems with dense toothed leaves, clusters of yellow daisy flowers summer. Sow autumn/spring. Zone 8.

Senna   petersii (Fabaceae)   /

  12m evergreen tree, compound glossy leaves, showy yellow flowers in loose branched sprays winter, med. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Senna   singueana (Fabaceae)   /

  "Winter cassia", 4m small decid tree, large leaflets, very beautiful deep yellow flowers in sprays autumn-spring, long yellow pods, med & used to "chase devils out"! Sow spring. Zone 10.

Sideroxylon   inerme (Sapotaceae)   /

  "White milkwood", to 10m shrub/tree, gnarled trunk, milky latex, small greenish flowers summer-winter, fleshy purplish fruit, med, coastal. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Sisyndite   spartea (Zygophyllaceae)  

  Compact reed-like shrub, large yellow flowers summer-autumn, distinctive hairy seed capsules, showy specimen plant for dry gardens. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Solanum   burchellii (Solanaceae)  

  Spiny shrub to 0.5m, yellow-green hairy leaves with spines on mid-rib, purple flowers autumn-spring, bright orange 1cm fruits, med. Sow autumn. Zone 9.

Solanum   giganteum (Solanaceae)   /

  To 3m, broad olive green leaves, bunches of bright scarlet berries autumn, shade. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Solanum   guineense (Solanaceae)  

  Shrub to 1.5m, softly leathery leaves, mauve to light blue flowers winter - spring, yellow to red berries. Sow autumn/spring. Zone 9.

Solanum   linnaeanum (Solanaceae)  

  "Bitter Apple", 1m shrub, 1cm yellow spines, deeply lobed spiny leaves, purple flowers winter-spring, large yellow fruits, med. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Solanum   rigescentoides (Solanaceae)  

  1.5m shrub, holly-like leaves, no hairs, large showy bluey mauve flowers in heads, orange berries, Namib desert. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Sophora   inhambanensis (Fabaceae)  

  "Coast bean bush", 1.5-4m shrub/tree, branchlets & leaves covered in fine silvery-golden hairs, compound leaflets, beautiful yellow flowers in dense sprays summer-autumn. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Sophora   velutina ssp zimbabwensis (Fabaceae)  

  Small shrub, slightly hairy compound leaves, lovely yellow pea-like flowers in trusses. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Sparmannia   africana (Tiliaceae)   /

  7m evergreen shrub/tree, large hairy leaves, showy white flowers with golden & purple stamens winter-summer, capsule has spiny bristles, fast. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Spathodea   campanulata (Bignoniaceae)  

  "African tulip", to 20m tree with rounded open crown, buttresses on trunk, dark green leaves, brilliant flame scarlet cup-shaped flowers, beautiful, Tropical Africa. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Stachys   cuneata (Lamiaceae)  

  Shrub to 1m, stems covered with felt-like hairs, grey green leaves felty below, strongly aromatic, pink, mauve or purple flowers spring. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Sterculia   africana (Sterculiaceae)  

  "African star-chestnut", 5-12m, thick-stemmed tree, silver to white smooth bark, veined leaves crowded near ends of branches, greenish-yellow flowers in terminal spikes spring, big boat-shaped fruits. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Sterculia   quinqueloba (Sterculiaceae)  

  "Large leaved star chestnut", to 25m tree, silvery white bark, large hairy leaves turn beautiful yellow & gold autumn, small yellowish flowers summer-autumn. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Stereospermum   euphoroides (Bignoniaceae)  

  Decid tree with striking display of flowers, Madagascar. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Stoebe   alopecuroides (Asteraceae)  

  "Katstertbos", to 1.5m robust shrub, pungent leaves, white flowers in dense spikes winter-summer. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Strelitzia   juncea (Strelitziaceae)  

  To 1.5m, similar to S.reginae, but leaves are rush-like without leaf blades, orange & blue flowers. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Strelitzia   nicolae (Strelitziaceae)  

  "Natal wild banana", 7m tree, very large leaves, blue & white flowers any time, good accent plant near water. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Strelitzia   reginae (Strelitziaceae)  

  To 1.5m shrub, large basal leaves, orange & blue flowers summer-autumn, black seeds with orange hair, cut flowers. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Strelitzia   reginae - yellow (Strelitziaceae)  

  Identical to S. reginae, but with yellow & blue instead of orange & blue flowers. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Strophanthus   species (Apocynaceae)  

  See Climber section of catalogue

Strychnos   decussata (Loganiaceae)  

  "Cape teak", 3-12m tree, dark leathery leaves, small white scented flowers summer, round orange/red fruit, lovely wood, med. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Strychnos   madagascariensis (Loganiaceae)  

  "Black monkey orange", to 6m shrubby tree, smooth bark, shiny dark leaves, small clustered greenish flowers spring-summer, edible round yellow fruit, fast. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Strychnos   pungens (Loganiaceae)  

  "Spiny-leaved monkey-orange", to 6m tree, stiff leathery leaves, small clustered greenish-white flowers spring, edible yellow woody shelled fruit, med. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Strychnos   spinosa (Loganiaceae)   /

  "Spiny monkey orange", 1-7m tree, grey roughish bark, thorny branchlets, oval leathery leaves, dense heads creamy green flowers summer, deep yellow woody-shelled fruit. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Swartzia   madagascariensis (Fabaceae)  

  "Snake bean", 4m tree, leathery leaves, white sprays of sweetly scented flowers spring, sausage-shaped fruit, med. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Syncarpha   milleflora (Asteraceae)  

  To 2m shrub, woolly leaves, small red cone-shaped buds open to straw-coloured heads autumn-summer, dry. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Syncarpha   vestita (Asteraceae)   /

  "Cape everlasting", 1m woolly shrub, large white everlasting flowers with purplish centres summer, dry flowers. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Tabernaemontana   elegans (Apocynaceae)   /

  "Toad tree", 3-5m, corky pale creamy brownish-grey bark, glossy leaves, white to cream scented flowers spring-summer, old shrivelled fruits remain on tree for months, pale brown & warty resembling toad's head. Sow spring. Zone 10. 8 seeds per pkt.

Tamarindus   indica (Fabaceae)  

  "Tamarind", to 25m tree, grey-green leaflets, pinkish/yellow flowers in racemes, sausage-shaped dark-brown pods, Zambezi Valley. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Tarchonanthus   camphoratus (Asteraceae)   /

  9m shrub/tree, camphor-scented green leaves, pale velvety below, cream flowers autumn-winter, woolly fruits, attractive, coast. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Tarenna   pavettoides (Rubiaceae)  

  "False Brides-bush", shrub/small tree to 10m at forest margins, bright green leaves with long tip, sweetly scented small whitish flowers in heads spring-summer, black round fleshy fruits. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Tecomaria   capensis - orange (Bignoniaceae)  

  4m evergreen shrub, many stems, compound leaves, showy sprays orange flowers winter-summer, ornamental hedge plant/climber. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Tecomaria   capensis - yellow (Bignoniaceae)  

  4m evergreen shrub, many stems, compound leaves, showy sprays yellow flowers winter-summer, very ornamental hedge plant/climber. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Tecomaria   capensis ssp nyassae (Bignoniaceae)  

  Straggling shrub, pinnate leaves, terminal racemes of pinky-orange tubular flowers all year. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Tephrosia   polystachya (Fabaceae)  

  1m shrub, olive leaves, pink flowers autumn, damp areas, s/shade. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Tephrosia   pondoensis (Fabaceae)  

  Shrub/spreading tree, velvety branches, silky hairy compound leaves, racemes large mauve showy pea flowers summer, flattened seed pod. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Terminalia   brachystemma (Combretaceae)  

  "Kalahari sand terminalia", 3-5m bushy tree, leathery leaves, spikes small cream flowers summer, bright crimson winged fruit, med. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Terminalia   cf stenostachya (Combretaceae)  

  Tree to 5m, rough furrowed bark, leaves in terminal rosettes, creamy white scented flowers spring-summer, 4 winged fruits in clusters in the leaf rosettes. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Terminalia   phanerophlebia (Combretaceae)   /

  6m decid shrub/tree, branchlets shiny purplish brown, white flowers summer, greenish-yellow winged fruit. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Terminalia   prunioides (Combretaceae)   /

  3-7m shrub/tree, branchlets spine-tipped, white to pale yellow flowers summer, striking plum-red fruits summer-winter. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Terminalia   sambesiaca (Combretaceae)  

  7-25m tree, grey fissured bark, spirally arranged leaves, white flowers in spikes, purplish/reddish-brown fruit. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Terminalia   sericea (Combretaceae)   /

  4-10m tree, peeling flaky bark, pale leaves with silvery silky hairs, cream flowers spring-summer, pink fruit, med. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Terminalia   stuhlmannii (Combretaceae)  

  "Zig-zag terminalia", to 10m tree with flat crown, grey bark, bluish-green leathery leaves in whorls, white/cream flowers summer, reddish-purple fruit. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Tetradenia   barberae (Lamiaceae)  

  To 2m multi-stemmed plant, sparse very serrated leaves, upright inflorescence of white to pale mauve flowers. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Tetradenia   riparia (Lamiaceae)  

  "Wild ginger", 1.5m shrub, highly aromatic foliage, sprays of misty white/pink flowers spring-summer, med. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Tetrapterocarpon   geayi (Fabaceae)  

  Decid tree/shrub to 8m, pale grey bark, lax pinnate leaves, dense panicles greenish-white unisex flowers summer, 4-winged seeds, hard wood used for carpentry, Madagas. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Thespesia   acutiloba (Malvaceae)   /

  4m shrub/tree, large leaves, large yellow flowers late summer, round yellowish fruit, mangrove swamps & along tidal waters. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Tinnea   barbata (Lamiaceae)  

  3m shrub, compact growth, attractive blue flowers all summer, endangered in its natural habitat. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Tinnea   rhodesiana (Lamiaceae)  

  1m compact habit, interesting maroon flowers, very floriferous. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Trema   orientalis (Ulmaceae)   /

  "Pigeonwood", to 13m shrub/tree, glossy leaves with serrated edges, small yellowish-green flowers summer, dark purple fruits attract birds. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Tricalysia   lanceolata (Rubiaceae)  

  Shrub/small tree, deep shiny green lanceolate leaves, sweetly scented white flowers in clusters spring-summer, black fruits. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Trimeria   grandifolia (Flacourtiaceae)  

  "Wild mulberry/ Ears of the spirits", to 10m tree, light/greenish brown bark, shiny leaves, very small greenish white flowers summer. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Trimeria   trinervis (Flacourtiaceae)  

  "Fynblaarwildemoerbei", 1-5m shrub/tree, greenish-white flowers autumn-winter, yellow fruit. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Triplochiton   zambesiacus (Sterculiaceae)  

  "Zambezi oak", 12m tree, lobed palmate leaves, showy white/cream bell-shaped flowers summer with deep red centre, winged fruit, leaves eaten as a veg. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Turraea   nilotica (Meliaceae)  

  Shrub/tree to 8m, almost white stem becoming corky when older, alternate leaves hairy below, pale green to white flowers in clusters winter-spring, black seeds with red arils, med. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Turraea   obtusifolia (Meliaceae)   /

  "Small honeysuckle", 1.5m evergreen shrub, glossy leaves, showy white waxy flowers summer, red seeds, pot, attractive. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Uvaria   lucida (Annonaceae)  

  evergreen climber/shrub, elliptic grey leaves with prominent veins, heads of fleshy green flowers, hairy orange brown fruits. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Vaccinium   exul (Ericaceae)  

  To 2m shrub/tree, summer rain, simple leaves with serrated margins, white erica-like flowers winter-spring, edible fruits. Sow spring. Zone 8.

Vangueria   infausta (Rubiaceae)  

  "Mispel", to 3m shrub, leafy bush, clusters of greenish-yellow flowers spring, round yellow fruit, food plant. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Vepris   lanceolata (Rutaceae)   /

  "White iron wood", to 5m small forest tree, small cream flowers summer-autumn, good butterfly plant. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Vepris   reflexa (Rutaceae)  

  Shrub/small dense tree, forest margins, alternate 3-foliate lemon-scented leaves, small green flowers spring, fleshy round orange fruits eaten by birds, a butterfly tree. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Vernonia   colorata (Asteraceae)  

  To 3m shrub, ovate leaves with wavy margins, white/pale mauve flowers in many rounded heads summer-autumn. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Vernonia   myriantha (Asteraceae)  

  Much-branched shrub with hairy stems, large toothed leaves, pale mauve flowers in large heads autumn-winter. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Virgilia   divaricata/oroboides (Fabaceae)   /

  10m evergreen tree, compound leaves, pea-shaped flowers spring-summer, velvety flat pod, very beautiful tree, fast, short-lived. There is confusion as to whether V. divaricata & oroboides are distinct species. As they are very difficult to tell apart, they have been include

Vitellariopsis   marginata (Sapotaceae)  

  "Forest Bush-milkwood", evergreen tree to 6m, all parts contain white latex, dark glossy green leaves, clusters of long white flowers spring, round fleshy edible fruit purple-red when ripe, med. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Vitex   patula (Lamiaceae)  

  Multi-stemmed shrub to 4m, finely streaked bark, large trifoliate leaves with puckered appearance (eaten by elephants!), small 4 lobed white to mauve flowers in clusters summer, oval fleshy glossy black fruits. Sow spring. Zone 9.

Voacanga   thouarsii (Apocynaceae)  

  "Wild frangipani", 5-15m rounded tree, leaves crowded near ends of branches, strongly scented showy white flowers fade to yellow spring-summer, dark green mottled fruit. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Wiborgia   mucronata (Fabaceae)  

  1-2m spreading thorny shrub, pale yellow flowers spring. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Widdringtonia   cederbergensis (Cupressaceae)

  "Clanwilliam cedar", 20m gnarled tree, reddish-grey flaking bark, beautiful pale yellow wood, rare. Sow autumn. Zone 8.

Widdringtonia   nodiflora (Cupressaceae)   /

  "Mountain cedar", 5m evergreen conifer, flaking bark, needle-like leaves, fragrant durable wood, container. Sow spring/autumn. Zone 8.

Wrightia   natalensis (Apocynaceae)   /

  Decid tree to 12m, greyish-green bark peeling to reveal yellow, opposite drooping leaves, small trumpet shaped sweetly scented yellow flowers in clusters spring, paired slender pods. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Xanthocercis   zambesiaca (Fabaceae)   /

  "Nyala tree", 25m evergreen tree, white rose-scented flowers summer, edible yellow-brown berry, beautiful, slow. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Xeroderris   stuhlmannii (Fabaceae)  

  10m spreading tree, greyish bark, fresh green compound leaves, small pea-shaped white flowers in sprays spring, med, food plant. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Ximenia   caffra (Olacaceae)  

  To 2m much branched shrub, grass-green leaves borne on short branchlets, apple-green flowers, burnt-orange to scarlet fruit, food plant. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Xylotheca   kraussiana (Flacourtiaceae)   /

  "African dog-rose", to 7m multi-stemmed shrub/small tree, smooth pale bark, dark green leaves, beautiful large white sweetly scented flowers with mass of yellow stamens in centre spring, woody fruit splits to release sticky reddish & black seeds, med & edible. Sow spring

Zanthoxylum   capense (Rutaceae)  

  "Small knobwood", 4-7m tree, thorny grey bark, crushed leaves & seeds emit pleasant citrus oil smell, small greenish-white flowers in sprays summer, brownish-red fruit. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Zanthoxylum   davyii (Rutaceae)  

  "Knobwood", 8-30m tree, wrinkled grey-brown bark covered with horn-like knobs, shiny dark green leaves, small greenish-white flowers spring, lemon-scented fruit, attracts birds, med. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Ziziphus   mucronata (Rhamnaceae)   /

  "Buffalo thorn", 9m tree, drooping branches, spines at base of leaves, yellowish flowers, copious nectar, shiny reddish berries, med. Sow spring. Zone 10.

Zoutpansbergia   caerulea (Asteraceae)   /

  To 2m compact evergreen shrub, unusual woody "daisy" with blue flowers spring, endemic to the Soutpansberg, in dry areas. Sow spring. Zone 9.