Trees For Small Gardens South Africa

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Trees for small gardens south africa.

Even in a small garden there is space for at least one small tree. These trees grow well in all south africa s growing regions except for those areas which experience severe frost. Silver birch betula pendula. Gardenia volkensii key attributes.

We have narrowed our choice down to the following. Underplant trees with shade loving shrubs and perennials and make a walkway in an unused space. Creamy white sweetly scented blossom appears in spring. Graveyard cypress cupressus sempervirens stricta.

An ill chosen woody perennial could gobble up your small yard and perhaps later force you to live in a tree house so you need to consider certain factors carefully. Pittosporums are always neat and tidy and respond well to pruning making them perfect for small gardens. We have compiled a short list of trees below that can be considered for use in a small urban garden. Heteropyxis natalensis lavender tree with its pale bark beautiful shape and semi deciduous foliage the lavender tree heteropyxis natalensis is one the favourite small garden trees.

3 the second 5 candidates english name afrikaans name scientific name are. Mature size in a garden setting 3m. Johannesburg gold melaleuca bracteata johannesburg gold. Trees for small gardens pyrus salicifolia elegant pyrus salicifolia pendula has slim silvery foliage and slender weeping branches.

Requires modest water in summer. Hardy tolerates temperatures as low as 4 degrees celsius. 3 1 lavender tree heteropyxis natalensis 3 2 cork bush mundulea sericea 3 3 dwarf coral tree erythrina humeana. Growth form is compact upright.

They also grow well in large containers. Here s a list of the top 10 indigenous trees for small gardens on the highveld. It will tolerate most soil types as long as it s in a sunny spot. Here at the relais chateau cellars hohenhort lush plectranthus and mophead hydrangeas flank a narrow mulched path creating a sense of exploration and discovery in an otherwise forgotten and negative part of a garden.

Growth rate slow to medium. Little gem magnolia magnolia grandiflora little gem. Random harvest indigenous plant nursery constantly inspires with new display gardens and this time we have presented no less than five beautiful small gardens ideas. Deciduous but not messy.