Drought hardy trees Find more detailed information on these drought hardy plants in the plant library. Bolusanthus speciosus mature lifeisagarden Tree wisteria - Bolusanthus speciosus Once established can withstand long periods of drought. Ideal for a small to medium-sized gardens because it never grows too big and does not have an invasive root system. In the garden it generally grows 4 to 8m tall. Full sun. DombeyarotundifoliaMerrylR Wild Pear - Dombeya rotundifolia Prefers hot regions with moderate summer rainfall, once established will tolerate drought. Does not have an aggressive root system. An excellent single specimen tree for gardens small and large. Variable in height, between 4 to 12m tall. Full sun. calpurnia aurea newplant Wild Laburnum - Calpurnia aurea Once established will tolerate drought. Perfect for small suburban gardens and townhouses because it has a non-aggressive root system. It makes a wonderful specimen plant and a great informal hedge or screen. +-2 to 4m tall and 1.5 to 2.5m wide. Full sun. POchnapulchraJoeleeling Plane - Ochna pulchra Will tolerate long periods of drought once established but grows faster in regions with good summer rainfall. Water regularly in summer for best results. An attractive small tree for gardens small and large. +-4 to 5m tall and +-3m wide. Full sun. brachylaena discolor wwwnewplantcoza Coast silver oak - Brachylaena discolor Is drought and frost resistant, once established. A decorative shrub or small to medium-sized tree that has non-invasive roots. Responds well to pruning making it an excellent hedging or screening plant that is particularly useful for stabilising dunes. Prune off the lower branches to form a shade tree. Full sun or semi-shade. +-4 to 10m tall. tarchonanthus camphoratus wwwnewplantcoza Camphorbush - Tarchonanthus camphoratus Ideal for gardens that experience severe cold and drought, growing well on the coast as well as in cold, dry inland regions. Water moderately until established. A most effective pioneer species that is planted to create shade and shelter for slower growing trees and shrubs. Excellent for tall hedges or windbreaks and for binding sand dunes. Varies in height from +-2 to 9m tall. schotia brachypetala newplant Weeping boer-bean - Schotia brachypetala Remarkably hardy in dry regions with poor soil, but will respond well to judicious watering in the garden, especially when young, and during prolonged dry periods. Its eventual height and spread is largely dependent of rainfall, climate and soil. It commonly grows +-10 to 16m tall with a spread of 10 to 15m. Full sun. ilex mitis wwwnewplantcoza Cape holly - Ilex mitis Although it loves water it will tolerate long periods of drought once established. Widely distributed, growing from sea level to high mountains,in all the provinces. Needs to be shaped into a good shade tree. Makes a good hedging plant and can be clipped into almost any shape and size; making it perfect for formal gardens. +-8m tall. Full sun or semi-shade. Aloe thraskii NewPlant Dune Aloe -Aloe thraskii Is drought resistant and should be watered sparingly in the garden. A wonderful feature plant that is tall and robust, and has been given tree status in South Africa. varies in height from +-2 to 3m tall, with mature specimens reaching up to up to 4m. Full sun. AloebarberaeGarethBedforda Tree Aloe - Aloe barberae Tolerates drought but will grow faster and flower better if watered moderately during dry spells. It has a shallow-spreading, non- aggressive root system and makes an excellent focal point in the garden. Perfect in rock and pebble gardens and grows well in large pots. The tree aloe is the tallest of the South African aloes and can reach +-15 to 18m. Full sun. CussoniapaniculataJamesGaitherLink Mountain Cabbage Tree - Cussonia paniculata Grows well in the summer rainfall regions and is very hardy to drought, frost, and wind once established. Do not plant it close to buildings, walls and paving as the fleshy roots are invasive.A striking accent plant in the garden, varying in height from +-4 to 7m tall and +-1 or 2m wide. Full sun. OlivesAnnaRiedingerlocalchoices Olive - Olea europaea Will survive dry conditions that would be fatal to most other fruits, but produces best if watered regularly when in bloom and setting fruit. Tolerates strong coastal winds, hail, frost and icy winters but produces the best fruit in regions where the summers are long and hot and the winters are moderately cold. The name O. europaea applies to both the wild and domestic Olive. New fruiting varieties do not grow as large, making them more suited to home gardens. Rarely exceeding +-8 meters in height. Full sun. rhuspendulina White Karee - Searsia pendulina Grows well throughout the country and is hardy to drought and wind. Does not have an aggressive root system, making it an excellent shade tree for small gardens and because of its dense growth habit it is used as a most effective windbreak or barrier for large properties. In the garden it will usually grow +-4 to 6m tall and can spread almost as wide. Full sun. Searsialancea Karee - Searsia lancea An excellent shade tree for hot dry regions, that are subject to prolonged droughts and severe frost. Does not have an aggressive root system and is a useful soil stabiliser that increases the soil penetration of rainwater, reducing erosion and raising the ground water table. It normally reaches +-5 and 8m tall and can spread as wide. Full sun. Acaciagalpinii2 Monkey-thorn - Acacia galpinii Survives hot and dry conditions. Suitable for large gardens valued and valued by farmers, providing shade and shelter for stock. The strong black thorns are hooked, making it ideal for a security hedge. Do not plant close to buildings as it has an extensive root system. One of the largest of the Acacias with a rounded and widely spreading canopy. Varies in size from +-8 to 30m tall. Full sun. AcaciaeriolobaCamelThornstitchingbushwalker Camel Thorn - Acacia erioloba A valuable shade tree in semi-desert areas of the country. In very dry regions it occurs along watercourses or where underground water is present. The tap root can grow up to 60m, reaching deep ground water. Usually grows +-6 to 8m tall with a rounded to flattened crown. Full sun. AcaciaKarrooGuyFaucon Sweet Thorn - Acacia Karroo Tolerates poor, sandy soils and long periods of drought. Widely spread throughout the summer and winter rainfall regions, growing where summers are very hot and dry and winter temperatures drop below freezing. A wonderful small to medium sized shade tree. Has an aggressive root system and should not be planted too close to buildings. +-4 to 7m tall. Full sun. ceratoniasiliqua Carob Tree - Ceratonia siliqua Extremely hardy to frost and drought once established. A splendid shade tree and an excellent windbreak for farms. +-15m tall and +-6m wide. Full sun.
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