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English: Sausage Tree
Structural shade tree, large maroon flowers followed by large, oblong, grey fruits. Leaves large, deep green, very showy . Mulch thickly with good compost, water regularly and feed with high nitrogen organic or chemical fertilizer to boost growth. The huge, sausage-like pods are famous, but it will not set seed in the Cape as the pollinator is absent.
Location: KZN and Limpopo
Afrikaans: Wildeperske
Large fast-growing tree with cream flowers. The fruits are round green capsules containing bright orange seeds in summer. Mulch thickly with good compost, water regularly and feed with high nitrogen organic or chemical fertilizer to boost growth. Needs a sunny position. Acraea butterflies breed on this tree & their larvae are eaten by birds. Ideal for ecologically minded gardeners.
Location: Clanwilliam to KZN and Limpopo
A fast-growing deciduous tree with glossy, light green compound leaves, this tree has attractively flaking grey bark. The trees are sacred to certain tribes in Zimabwe possibly because the roots store water which can be accessed in times of drought. The flowers are greenish-cream and rather insignifcant. The main attraction is the bright gold Autumn foliage.
Location: Limpopo and NW province
Afrikaans: Vuurpyl
English: Red Hot Poker
Handsome tall 1m - 1,5m species with long strap shaped leaves and striking long stemmed spikes of yellow flowers in summer buds tinged red. Evergreen, requiring full sun, good garden loam and ample water in summer. Good cut flower, very attractive to sunbirds. Can tolerate marshy conditions.
Location: W.Cape to KZN, N.Cape to Free State