We went down to the Durban Botanic Gardens last weekend in search of the Living Beehive. The Beehive was unfortunately undergoing renovations but we did spot this amazing Canonball tree, in full bloom.

What type of tree?
Hi I was wondering if you would be able to help me identify what type of tree this is. I have seen them before with a single stem/trunk but all four of ours are multi-stemmed. At this time of year (on the Highveld) they become heavily laden with blooms, and sometimes the boughs bend right [...]

Invitation to Day of 1000 Trees this Saturday
It’s Heritage Day and National Braai Day on Saturday and we will be planting 1000 trees with 500 people in Manenberg. What better way to celebrate SA’s natural heritage as well as Arbour Month? Tree planters include community members, the Western Cape Human Settlements Minister, Bonginkosi Madikizela, government officials, Greenpop volunteers and keen planters. After [...]
We’re planting 1000 trees in one day this month
Please help us push this major tree drive and cool competition on your station, online, in the news – anywhere! We would greatly appreciate your help to spread the word and help us raise 1000 trees by 24 September. Details below: Day of 1000 Trees – 24 September 2011 (Heritage day) Help Greenpop raise 1000 [...]
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