If you are looking for indigenous trees that can transform a space with flowers in less than five years, these are some of the best species to consider. They are fast, reliable, and bring colour into any landscape while still supporting biodiversity. The species include: Carissa edulis Calodendrum capense Olinia rochetiana Oncoba spinosa Scolopia zheyeri Dombeya torrida Cordia abyssinica Ehretia cymosa Rothmannia urceriformis Rothmannia manganjae Pavetta ternifolia Gardenia volkensii Markhamia l

Today we spent time reviewing some of the fast growing indigenous fruit trees and shrubs we are growing and conserving, many of which are still found in the wild but are slowly disappearing from homesteads. These are important species that support food, wildlife and local traditions, and we continue to raise them so they do not get lost. The species we are working with include: Landolphia buchanannii Scutia myrtina Rhus natalensis Afrocanthium keniense Dovyalis abyssinica Dovyalis macrocalyx Car