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TSHWANE TREE PLANTING

By Ketla Madileng

To celebrate Arbor Day, the Department of Architecture, University
of Pretoria, joined hands with the landscape industry and the

City of Tshwane, Department of Environment and Agriculture
Management. This took place on Friday 13 September 2024 at the
Fountains Valley Resort, Pretoria. Ketla Madileng,

Department of Architecture,
University of Pretoria

Prof. Ida Breed and Elizabeth Moatshe, Landscape architecture students from the University of Pretoria joined hands with the Department of
Director of Environmental Education and Environment and Agriculture Management to plant trees at Fountains Valley Resort, Pretoria
Awareness, City of Tshwane

Samgro Wholesale Nursery, situated in Wellington, Western Cape, supplies a diverse range of over 700
plant species across Southern Africa and Internationally, with an annual production exceeding 3 million andscape architecture students, selected as one of the build-up projects Africana vs sinensis: What’s the
plants.
lecturers (Prof Ida Breed, Dr Jan Hugo, towards Arbor Month, September 2024. difference?
With propagation at the heart of our business, the focus has broadened to include collaboration with LDr Dayle Shand and Ketla Madileng) Participants were encouraged to name C. africana has a smooth, pale-grey bark which
plant breeders and culture labs, enhancing our with fresh, new species. and industry partners (Libra Landscapes) the trees they planted and included is striking in winter and is indigenous to South
celebrated Arbor Month in collaboration children’s names, nature-based names and Africa. The leaves are hairy with a serrated
We emphasise advanced production planning and constantly enhance our partnership with clients with the City of Tshwane’s Environmental indigenous names. We hope that future edge, and small yellow flowers are followed
through tailored growing programmes and improved supply chain efficiency.
and Agriculture Management team. nature relationships will be as strong as the by edible, round fruit which turn yellow when
Our goal is to ensure our clients benefit from greatly reduced production costs through shorter Wamkelwe Thobane from Environmental trees, as visitors come and enjoy this nature ripe. Due to its compact form, this is the perfect
production timing, reliable supply of quality plants, diverse range and excellent service, will ensure you Education and Awareness led the process, area in the city and find their trees growing shade tree for parking lots and school gardens.
the varieties you need, when you need them. together with her director Elizabeth strong. It is also well suited to bonsai.
Moatshe and Parks Department Acting C. sinensis on the other hand is faster
As we navigate the future of the green industry, we’re excited to continually grow and innovate together
with our clients. Director, Ntokozo Xaba. growing and has a large spreading habit,
The aim of the day was to plant 50 Celtis Fun facts about Celtis africana but originates from China. The leaves of the
Your Purchasing Options africana (White Stinkwood) trees to replace The White Stinkwood is a protected Chinese nettle tree are oval, glossy and hairy
the old and dead ones and to restore the tree in South Africa. The common on the underside, and only serrated towards
Standard Growing
Plugs are grown in 128cc plug trays, with a selection of plants grown as standard that are readily forest area that naturally occurs at Fountains name comes from the unpleasant the apex of the leaf. The small, green flowers
available. Our Availability List is distributed at various intervals to keep clients informed so orders can be Valley. The Valley is the perfect location for smell it oozes when it is first cut. A appear briefly in spring to make way for
placed. White Stinkwood trees as they thrive where Celtis tree can grow up to 2m per the round, burnt orange fruit. The bark
there are streams and underground water. year when it gets sufficient water. The is rougher than our Stinkwood, and has
Tailored Production Planning & Supply
Transforming your landscape vision into reality requires more than just plants and materials—it The city is in the process of reforesting small yellow flowers attract birds and superficial grooves and furrows that widen
demands Tailored Production Planning & Supply. We meticulously consider seasonality, species the Groenkloof Nature Reserve and the insects and it is an amazing nesting towards the base of the tree.
selection, lead times, quantities, and supply intervals to help you strategically plan your purchases. Fountains Valley Resort; over and above the tree. Both trees are excellent soil stabilisers
Whether it's for today, tomorrow, or years ahead, we ensure your business needs are met with precision heritage and ecological importance of the Some of the medicinal benefits of with a vigorous root system and shouldn’t
and foresight.
urban forest, it further serves as a green lung the White Stinkwood include treating be planted close to buildings or major
to mitigate against pollution resulting from sore eyes, fever, headaches and chest servitudes. They can also tolerate urban
Contract Growing
Bespoke growing planning to meet large scale needs on select/specific species. daily traffic congestion in the inner city. Trees pains. pollution. However, residents should give
are also the most effective means of carbon preference to the native and indigenous
sequestration. The reforestation project was
CONTACT US C. africana to encourage local biodiversity. n n
info@samgro.co.za and Samgro.Office@samgro.co.za
Check us out www.salandscape.co.za
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