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TreeCo: Olea capensis (Black ironwood)
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Monday, May 19, 2014. Olea capensis (Black ironwood). Olea capensis subs. macrocarpa. Olea capensis subs. macrocarpa. RSA National Tree No’. Olea capensis subs. macrocarpa. Are unsurpassed or if you wish to create a truly imposing avenue, these trees will provide a permanent, evergreen thoroughfare for all to admire. The bonsai enthusiast will find the Black ironwood well worth the effort and challenge. The seed consists of a brownish, oval pip inside the fruit. Olea capensis subs. macrocarpa. Will grow ...
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TreeCo: October 2013
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Tuesday, October 15, 2013. Defining the term 'Organically Grown Trees'. Maintaining the natural fertility of soils is the basis for all organic practice, including the cultivation and preservation of shrubs and trees. The natural fertility of soil is determined by the quantity of available soluble nutrients, moisture and microbes which are required to ensure optimal growth and a balanced ecology. What are the benefits of Organically Grown Trees? 2 Healthy Root Growth. A newly planted tree should never re...
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TreeCo: November 2013
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Monday, November 18, 2013. TreeCo Saves 80 Year Old Olive Trees. The average life expectancy of an Olive Tree is between 300 and 600 years, so when we were approached by Mr and Mrs James and Kerry Stuart to rescue and relocate 20 beautiful Calamata Olive Trees which we’re planted on their family farm by their Great Grandfather some 80 years ago, we jumped at the opportunity. Typically it takes 2 years for a tree to settle completely and so we will be keeping a close eye on these 80 year old Calamata Oliv...
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TreeCo: September 2013
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Wednesday, September 11, 2013. Let's Celebrate Trees with Arbor Month! The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago - the second best time is today. Confucius. Every September, individuals, schools, organisations and businesses participate in greening events to help improve our urban environment. With events held right around the country, there is sure to be something close-by that you can participate in. If you cant find anything suitable - why not simply go ahead and plant a tree yourself? More of a ...
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TreeCo: May 2013
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Monday, May 20, 2013. Important Plant Families in South Africa - Moraceae. In order to facilitate the identification of our wealth of lovely South African trees, it is helpful to be familiar with the most prominent plant families in an area as well as the characteristics that distinguish each plant family. Every month we will feature one of the most important and well represented plant families, focusing on easily recognisable features to assist identification. Moraceae flowers are tiny and inconspicuous...
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TreeCo: Spectacular Monthly Tree - May 2014
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Monday, May 19, 2014. Spectacular Monthly Tree - May 2014. Although these beautiful trees thrive in moist conditions, they are quite hardy and will do well anywhere provided they are given a generous mulch of compost as well as an average quantity of water. May is an excellent time to plant trees as they will establish themselves during the rainy season in preparation for active growth during the summer. We have beautiful specimens of these rewarding trees available so be sure to order yours now! Interes...
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TreeCo: March 2014
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Monday, March 10, 2014. Greenpop - Planting Trees for a Greener Tomorrow. Greenpop.org is an innovative organisation that have launched a hands - on volunteer project where South Africans, as well as tourists from around the world can become involved with the upliftment and environmental education of children in under-resourced areas of Cape Town. Not only is this a wonderful opportunity for South Africans to become involved with an important and rewarding project and interacting with international volun...
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TreeCo: Interesting Tree Projects from Around the World - Delhi - 'The Forest City'
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Monday, May 19, 2014. Interesting Tree Projects from Around the World - Delhi - 'The Forest City'. Since the late 1990’s, the populous city of New Delhi in India has endeavoured to make Delhi a greener and more environmentally friendly place by restoring its diminishing forests to their former glory. Every year, through sheer hard work and dedication, the forest area increases significantly. By the end of 2012 the forested area had increased to 310 sq. km. and again in 2013 literally hundreds...As the fo...
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TreeCo: August 2013
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Wednesday, August 21, 2013. Our Sneak Preview of a Recent Cavalli Estate Landscape. Keith Kirsten Horticulture International recently designed and installed a stunning landscape at the exquisite Cavalli Wine and Stud Farm in Stellenbosch, for which TreeCo provided trees. Below are some images of the landscape in progress, and in the coming months, we will reveal the true resultant splendour of this exceptional landscape project . TreeCo - 'your big tree wholesale nursery'. The puff-like flowers have nume...
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TreeCo: Croton sylvaticus (Forest fever berry)
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Monday, May 19, 2014. Croton sylvaticus (Forest fever berry). RSA National Tree No’. The highly decorative Forest fever tree is a superb shade tree for a wide variety of landscaping applications. In October, November and December these trees look absolutely lovely when the abundance of delicate flower sprays appear, but, when the masses of showy, salmon coloured fruit appear, these trees are a truly magnificent sight. Use the. 7 – 13m. 3 – 5m. There are usually three oval, brown seeds per fruit capsule.