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On 21 March 2026, Trees South Africa hosted its Market Day event, Tussen Boom en Bosch, at our nursery in Stellenbosch, bringing
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At Trees South Africa, we kicked off the year with a powerful motto: Lifelong Learning and Sharing Knowledge. With this in mind,
From the quiet shade of a private site in Fresnaye to the open lawns of a beloved public park in Green Point,
They say…”Blessed are those who plant trees under whose shade they will never sit.” Well… let us bless you with trees under
Why don’t you “leaf a legacy” and rather plant a living tree this year? Here are some great Christmas tree ideas that
Treescaping for urban spaces with mature trees. Written by Suzanne-Francoise Rossouw-Moss Released in Prolandscaper Africa, February 2020 Edition. In August 2018, we
WATERING – This is the most important factor in tree care. Water can be applied manually, or via dripper pipe controlled
We know chemistry is not everyone’s cup of tea. And pictures speak a thousand words. Here’s all you need to know about
Only stake if necessary… Studies have shown that trees establish more quickly and develop stronger trunk and root systems if they are
The following article was published in the Prolandscaper Africa September 2019 edition. Click on the image below to read the edition for
Your newly planted tree is our priority. We want to see it grow and flourish, but sometimes it can be susceptible to
The relocation of large and mature trees has come a long way during the past 20 years in South Africa. We can
Selecting a tree for any garden is a life time decision and will greatly improve the appearance and the value of any
Prolandscaper March 2019 edition focuses on Water in the Landscape and we have provided some insight into which trees are “water smart”.
South Africa is known for its beautiful coastline, but with this comes quite harsh windy and salt spray conditions for our plants
Whether it is for contrast or to blend in, for colour, height similarity or difference- trees are selected for unique and differing
Prospective clients always wonder how the process works when they want to purchase and plant a mature tree. In this video we
Our September 2018 contribution to the prestigious Prolandscaper SA magazine has us providing top tips for tree transplanting. Read the full article on the
Our owner, Dag Willems, discusses the concepts and challenges relating to “Treescaping” – a new specialization within the discipline of Landscaping. Read
In the current drought situation many of the softer plant varieties have not been able to survive the lack of water. The
We all know that the rings on a tree trunk show the age of the tree, but what exactly are those rings
Get a bird’s eye view of our Stellenbosch Tree Farm Nursery in this short video. We’d love to share our mature tree
The beautiful Coral tree is well known for its bold red and burnt-orange flowers in winter time, but some of our clients
Media release from SALI: https://www.sali.co.za/creating-a-resilient-green-industry/ ALL green areas – whether planted landscapes, wild areas, or a road verge with weeds – contribute to
Our Nursery – Aerial Footage
Introduction Hedges have been part of gardening for centuries and were originally planted around crop fields. In the modern living the garden
In the South African garden, conifers can be seen as real assets as they come in all shapes and sizes, can be
Containerised trees are a wonderful option if you only have a small garden, patio or balcony to grow your trees. It is
Landscaping with trees around a swimming pool is never an easy task as you need to make sure you plant something that
Poorly drained soil and gardens with a high-water table can become saturated with water at certain periods during the rainy season. When
In the modern urban environment, most home owners do not have as much open garden space as 20 years ago. Planning is
What are Red Spider Mites? They are tiny insects (hardly visible to the naked eye) related to spiders and ticks. When do
During a drought, water restrictions can prohibit your tree from receiving sufficient water if you don’t have a borehole or non-potable water
At Trees South Africa, we kicked off the year with a powerful motto: Lifelong Learning and Sharing Knowledge. With this in mind,
From the quiet shade of a private site in Fresnaye to the open lawns of a beloved public park in Green Point,
Thank you all for the tremendous effort, patience and skill involved in bringing this challenging project to completion. And it will be
It’s always refreshing to re-visit a site a few years down the line and see the tree we planted there is happy,
One of the most vibrant and popular suburbs in Cape Town, Camps Bay lies just beyond the four beaches of Clifton in
This project won a SALI GOLD award. Read more to learn why. The client required a mature old English Oak tree to
The word Baviaanskloof, although derived from the Dutch “valley of baboons”, is associated with pristine nature, narrow gorges with flowing streams, steep
In 2017 Dag Willems, owner of Trees SA, was contacted for a very unique tree establishment project. The client is the owner
In collaboration with Heimo Schulzer Gardens, we delivered and installed 36 trees at a gorgeous home in Bishop’s Court. Of these 36 trees,
Bishopscourt is a beautiful old neighbourhood in the heart of Cape Town. It is renowned for its massive old trees and stunning
When it comes to screening off your neighbours so that you have exclusive sea views, there’s nothing better than a living screen
We get to plant our roots in many wonderful parts of the country, but it is especially rewarding when our orange trees’
Going the extra mile(s)… When Heimo Schulzer Gardens, valued Trees SA client, approached us to plant trees at a challenging and interesting location, we
Our client needed to screen off his property. We had the perfect solution! 109 mature trees consisting of indigenous Yellowwoods and a
Once upon a time, nestled in the picturesque Stellenbosch town, stood a giant, indigenous White Stinkwood tree. It had grown tall and
Can you imagine a forest of various species of trees, on top of your roof, overlooking the Cape Town harbour at the
With an uninterrupted view of the Atlantic Ocean as well as mountain views of Lion’s Head and the 12 Apostles, one can
Many families insist on a Christmas Tree over Christmas. Wimpie and Marlene Basson bought an entire forest – and had it planted
Let your loved one be remembered for generations – plant a large tree with us. We’ve joined forces with Wildlands and Stellenbosch Trail Fund in order
A new state-of-the-art sustainable building at the pristine Waterfall City has been developed and constructed for the Deloitte Headquarters. Read all about
This project was awarded a Bronze Badge in the 2020 SALI Awards of Excellence. Let’s look back 10 years to how it
This project was awarded a Silver Badge in the SALI Awards of Excellence in 2020. Here’s why. Grande Parade Revamp – The
Treescaping for urban spaces with mature trees. Written by Suzanne-Francoise Rossouw-Moss Released in Prolandscaper Africa, February 2020 Edition. In August 2018, we
What better way to welcome you to the gateway of the Waterfront than some magically large trees that light the way? A
When you need a 40FT open-top container for one tree, then you know that tree is very large. Here’s how we loaded
Cavendish Square is a premier shopping mall destination in the heart of the Southern Suburbs in Cape Town. Trees SA supplied and
Surrounded by the magnificent mountain scenery of the Jonkershoek valley lies the historic town of Stellenbosch, the country’s second oldest town, after
This magnificent estate is considered one of the most sought after golf real estate properties in the Cape Winelands of South Africa.
Olive trees are known for not only their fruit but also the spectacular structural shapes they can become once they mature. Our
A world class mountain bike race requires world class trees. And that’s exactly what they received from us! “The 2018 UCI World
See how we successfully rescued, transported and relocated a grand old Coral tree. The Erythrina lysistemon (Coral Tree) is appreciated by landscapers
Nestled away in the arid landscape of the Karoo past Touwsriver, you will find a stone cottage so idyllic, you’d want to
In 2005, we rescued a mature Swamp Cypress (Taxodium distichum) from Die Boord in Stellenbosch. We then rehabilitated the tree for 3
“Perched on the banks of the Buffels River in Pringle Bay, this house has an easy-living permanence that shakes off the salty
“Nooitgedacht Village forms part of the historic Nooitgedacht Estate in Stellenbosch. Surrounded by rolling vineyards and mountain vistas, it offers idyllic Stellenbosch
An exciting new development is taking place in Durbanville right now, and we are proud to be a part of it. “The
We are proud to announce that our trees are flourishing in their new home after a long 40-day journey across the Indian
When you see shipping containers at the harbour, have you ever thought that there would be mature trees lying sideways inside? Well,
1st of 10 mature Platanus trees to be relocated at Nieuwe Steenberg Size 14 x 8 meter Weight 7 ton Root ball 2.3m diameter Challenge Only
Let your loved one be remembered for generations – plant a large tree with us. We’ve joined forces with Wildlands and Stellenbosch Trail Fund in order
We’re all about instant trees and this mature Pomegranate tree has instantly provided her community with fresh fruit to eat, straight off
One Large tree for One Amazing Charity Iris House is a vibrant charity committed to enriching the quality of life for children
“Because every animal deserves to be loved” Change for the Better Foundation ultimately strives to improve the overall health, living conditions and
At Trees SA, we believe in giving back to our local community. After all, we are trying to make the world a
“The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit” — Nelson Henderson On
Westlake is a small community located between Pollsmoor Prison, Steenberg Village Shopping Centre, Reddam School and the Westlake Office Park. The local churches
Trees SA joins forces with Food and Trees for Africa We pledge to donate a minimum of 15 trees to Food and Trees
May your love grow like a beautiful tree, sending roots deep and branches high, with new beauty every season of your life
A world class mountain bike race requires world class trees. And that’s exactly what they received from us! “The 2018 UCI World
On 18 July 2017, the staff at Trees SA celebrated Mandela Day by giving 67 minutes of their time to promote community
Here at Trees SA, we are avid conservationists! This not only stops at the trees, but stretches to our beautiful animals such
Here at Trees SA, we believe in the value of hard work and caring for others, which is why we were delighted
Kylemore High School (via Imbali Western Cape) was given the most fantastic donation of 10 BIG mature Acacia Karoo trees to be
Trees SA replaces Tree of Lights at Jan Kriel school… twice. The article published in the Cape Argus explains the history and
WATERING – This is the most important factor in tree care. Water can be applied manually, or via dripper pipe controlled
Mature trees should be inspected every 2 to 5 years for pruning and maintenance needs. Here’s what you need to know. Pruning
We know chemistry is not everyone’s cup of tea. And pictures speak a thousand words. Here’s all you need to know about
Only stake if necessary… Studies have shown that trees establish more quickly and develop stronger trunk and root systems if they are
The following article was published in the Prolandscaper Africa September 2019 edition. Click on the image below to read the edition for
The relocation of large and mature trees has come a long way during the past 20 years in South Africa. We can
Our September 2018 contribution to the prestigious Prolandscaper SA magazine has us providing top tips for tree transplanting. Read the full article on the
In the current drought situation many of the softer plant varieties have not been able to survive the lack of water. The
During a drought, water restrictions can prohibit your tree from receiving sufficient water if you don’t have a borehole or non-potable water
Many trees all over the Cape Peninsula have been affected by an aphid infestation in the past season and we are seeing
Your newly planted tree is our priority. We want to see it grow and flourish, but sometimes it can be susceptible to
The beautiful Coral tree is well known for its bold red and burnt-orange flowers in winter time, but some of our clients
In the South African garden, conifers can be seen as real assets as they come in all shapes and sizes, can be
What are Red Spider Mites? They are tiny insects (hardly visible to the naked eye) related to spiders and ticks. When do
Thank you all for the tremendous effort, patience and skill involved in bringing this challenging project to completion. And it will be
Let your loved one be remembered for generations – plant a large tree with us. We’ve joined forces with Wildlands and Stellenbosch Trail Fund in order
This project was awarded a Bronze Badge in the 2020 SALI Awards of Excellence. Let’s look back 10 years to how it
This project was awarded a Silver Badge in the SALI Awards of Excellence in 2020. Here’s why. Grande Parade Revamp – The
When it comes to screening off your neighbours so that you have exclusive sea views, there’s nothing better than a living screen
Our client needed to screen off his property. We had the perfect solution! 109 mature trees consisting of indigenous Yellowwoods and a
See how we successfully rescued, transported and relocated a grand old Coral tree. The Erythrina lysistemon (Coral Tree) is appreciated by landscapers
Nestled away in the arid landscape of the Karoo past Touwsriver, you will find a stone cottage so idyllic, you’d want to
In 2005, we rescued a mature Swamp Cypress (Taxodium distichum) from Die Boord in Stellenbosch. We then rehabilitated the tree for 3
“Nooitgedacht Village forms part of the historic Nooitgedacht Estate in Stellenbosch. Surrounded by rolling vineyards and mountain vistas, it offers idyllic Stellenbosch
They say…”Blessed are those who plant trees under whose shade they will never sit.” Well… let us bless you with trees under
Why don’t you “leaf a legacy” and rather plant a living tree this year? Here are some great Christmas tree ideas that
Selecting a tree for any garden is a life time decision and will greatly improve the appearance and the value of any
Prolandscaper March 2019 edition focuses on Water in the Landscape and we have provided some insight into which trees are “water smart”.
South Africa is known for its beautiful coastline, but with this comes quite harsh windy and salt spray conditions for our plants
Whether it is for contrast or to blend in, for colour, height similarity or difference- trees are selected for unique and differing
Our owner, Dag Willems, discusses the concepts and challenges relating to “Treescaping” – a new specialization within the discipline of Landscaping. Read
Media release from SALI: https://www.sali.co.za/creating-a-resilient-green-industry/ ALL green areas – whether planted landscapes, wild areas, or a road verge with weeds – contribute to
Introduction Hedges have been part of gardening for centuries and were originally planted around crop fields. In the modern living the garden
Containerised trees are a wonderful option if you only have a small garden, patio or balcony to grow your trees. It is
Landscaping with trees around a swimming pool is never an easy task as you need to make sure you plant something that
Poorly drained soil and gardens with a high-water table can become saturated with water at certain periods during the rainy season. When
In the modern urban environment, most home owners do not have as much open garden space as 20 years ago. Planning is
A word from the Mayor… “Mossel Bay’s beautiful beaches and cleanliness have led to it often being referred to as the “Karoo
About the School… Located in a beautiful part of South Africa, situated between the vineyards, the mountains and enlivened by the sea
Leadville Dog Park Tree Project. A community-driven park project for the improvement of our lives and the lives of our furry friends.
You can make a huge difference to the life of a Lion. And you don’t even have to get off the couch.
At Trees South Africa, we believe that people are just as important as the trees we grow. Our team is at the
Kalika Redelinghuys, Managing Director of Trees South Africa, grew up in the forests of Knysna — a place where trees and elephants
