Spectacular Monthly Tree - August 2012

Syzygium guineense, which like the Syzygium cordatum is also sometimes known as the 'Waterberry'. Other common names for the Syzigium guineense include the 'Snake bean tree', the 'Waterpear' and the 'Woodland waterberry'. This is a spectacular medium to large evergreen tree capable of growing up to 15 - 30 meters in height. Revered as a favorite for its ability to provide deep shade, the Waterpear offers a purple fruit that is edible and described as both sweet and juicy.

This month, we are offering a few extra large, absolutely magnificent specimens of these handsome trees for sale. We only have a few of these huge specimens available so be sure to hurry and get yours now.

 

 

Botanical Name	Syzygium guineense
Common Name	Waterpear
Size Available	1000lt
Quantity in Stock	7 - 10
Average Tree Height	6 m
Average Trunk Thickness	10 cm

 

 

 

 

 

Should you require any further information, such as pricing details or should you wish to place an order, please contact Rudi on 082 829 5543 or Leske on 072 385 0270. Alternatively you are welcome to email us with your enquiry at info@treeco.co.za

Visit TreeCo at the Cape Green Outdoor Lifestyle Trade Day

Save the Date! TreeCo will exhibiting our stunning trees at the second bi-annual Cape Green Outdoor Lifestyle Trade Day on the 29th August at the 3 Arts Theatre in Plumstead. Members of the Cape Green Forum can look forward to fantastic specials and prizes on the day and Rudi and Leske look forward to seeing you there!

David Livingstone's Ana Trees

About 16 kilometers from Makopane (Potgietersrus) in the Waterberg Biosphere Reserve in Limpopo Province stands a group of Ana trees (Faidherbia albida) that are generally referred to as ‘David Livingstone’s Ana trees’.

Situated in an area of great archaeological and paleontological interest, these magnificent trees that stand some 20 metres high are unique, as they are the only specimens to be found in the Waterberg area.

This magnificent part of the bushveld is steeped in history as it was here that in 1852, the Voortrekker leaders Hendrik Potgieter and Andries Pretorius reconciled as well as being the area where sadly, some 1500 of Chief Makapan’s people died of starvation, when Piet Potgieter and his men laid siege to the cave in which Makapan’s men were hiding after the massacre at Moordrift.

In 1847 the well known explorer and missionary David Livingstone, accompanied by his wife Mary Moffat, undertook a journey from his mission station at Kalobeng in Botswana via Rustenberg and on towards Makopane (Potgietersrus). It was here, under the large group of Ana trees that they set up camp and rested for a while before continuing on their journey along the Mogalakwena river.

In 1949, these beautiful trees were proclaimed a natural monument and a national heritage monument was erected there to commemorate Dr Livingstone’s stay there.

Visit the Waterberg Biosphere Reserve when you are in this lovely area and follow the fascinating Waterberg Meander to view this national heritage site, and rest a while in the shade of these historic trees that offered shelter to Dr livingstone and his wife as well as to the Voortrekkers.

 

 

  

Availability List for August 2012

TreeCo provides our readers with a downloadable, updated Availability List every month.

Please note that should you not find the tree that you are looking for on this list, TreeCo will readily source what you require, on your behalf. Rudi and Leske Neethling personally ensure that all trees supplied by TreeCo, conform to our high quality standards.

 

Please CLICK HERE to download our latest Availability List.

TreeCo Big Tree Gallery - August 2012