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Aloidendron (previously Aloe) barberae: Evergreen tree aloe with typical succulent
leaves, grows up to 18m tall. Young bark smooth and grey; older bark deeply furrowed.
Natural habitat, high rainfall areas. Recently in common use in landscaped areas, even
popular in gardens overseas.

Psychotria capensis (Birdberry): Small evergreen tree with glossy green leaves.
Terminal heads of bright yellow flowers. Clusters of fruit turning from yellow
to red to black and favoured by fruit-eating birds. Natural habitat, evergreen
forest margins.

Croton gratissimus (Lavender Feverberry): Very drought tolerant. Growth rate moderate. Deciduous to semi-deciduous
with occasional bright orange leaves. Natural habitat, woodland and coastal bush on rock outcrops; soils from clay to
sand.

Rothmannia globosa (September Bells): Small evergreen
tree. Glossy green leaves. Large creamy-white scented
flowers, borne en masse. Natural habitat, coastal dune and
riverine bush and forest. Excellent focal plant for back of
shrub border.

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