Flowering Month: January
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Ficus sur
Posted on Large, semi-deciduous tree with large spreading crown. The bark is whitish or dark grey. Large, roundish figs are borne on old wood in leafless broom like-like clusters of up to 1 m long. Read more » -
Euclea racemosa
Posted on Evergreen shrub or small tree occurring in dune scrub and hence very happy in both the Park (especially along Links Drive) and the Creek. It reproduces through very deep-rooted suckers and bears fairly inconspicuous small, creamy-white, bell shaped flowers. The... Read more » -
Eucalyptus grandis
Posted on Originally imported from Australia and grown for support poles for the mines these magnificent trees, lining links Drive for over 50 years, are a landmark in Knysna pointing the way to Leisure Isle. However they are now classified as invaders... Read more » -
Diospyros dichrophylla
Posted on A large rounded evergreen shrub or small tree with tough grey-green leaves and creamy white flowers. The round distinguishing fruits are 20mm across covered with greenish-velvety hairs. Good example can be found at the east end of the Park on... Read more » -
Dais cotinifolia
Posted on Found naturally in coastal thicket of Eastern Cape and KwaZulu Natal. Masses of pinkish-mauve pompon-like flowerheads grace this tree in flowering season lasting up to two weeks. The fruit is a very small reddish-brown nutlet. Stripped bark can be plaited... Read more » -
Casuarina cunninghamiana
Posted on Evergreen, pine-like tree invading coastal dunes. A native of Australia that has been cultivated in South Africa for dune stabilization, ornament and shelter. Considered one of the best fuel woods in the world. All of these trees have been removed... Read more » -
Buddleja saligna
Posted on Shrub or small tree with grayish-green, somewhat drooping crown. The heartwood is dark brown, tough, hard, heavy and very durable. Sweet scented flowers grow in large, creamy-white heads. The tree is important in the production of honey as it produces... Read more » -
Brachylaena nerifolia
Posted on A scraggly, small tree that is usually multi-stemmed, with an irregular to roundish canopy. The masses of flowers attract bees and other insects, which bring insect eating birds in search of food. The dense foliage provides suitable nesting sites. Larvae... Read more » -
Apodytes dimidiata
Posted on A most attractive tree with glossy dark-green leathery leaves and sprays of tiny sweetly scented white flowers. Its light coloured wood is hard, heavy and fine-textured and is used for flooring and furniture. Birds love the fleshy black berries that... Read more »