BTA gets the " MST " Pt. #4 Aloe feox galore, and a few other interesting South African Natives

[Silas_Sancona]

Moving along to some Aloes and interesting, uncommon South African Native shrubs/small trees..

Lots to see, but few in flower atm.. Some of the smaller Aloe looked to have been nipped a bit by animals/ the cold in a few places. That said, the stand out Aloe atm flower-wise, Aloe Ferox.. Pretty much all their specimens were flowering. Some other interesting species in bloom as well.

Aloe Ferox hybrid


Some random Aloes:










 Aloe X " David Verity "


More A. ferox








Aloe lutescens, up in the South African collection.




Aloiodendron X " Hurcules ".. Needing a friend to talk to.. ( Great spot to plant more.. Hint , hint, lol )

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Other, interesting, non- Legume type South African Native shrubs/ trees:

Karoo Sagewood, Buddleja glomerta, Snapdragon family




Karoo Num-Num, Carissa haematocarpa, Oleander/Plumeria family


South African Wild Pear, Dombeya rotundifolia, Hibiscus family.








Camphor Bush, Tarchonanthus camphoratus, Sunflower family. As the name implies, Leaves / Wood produce aromatic compounds/ terpenes.


White Trumpet Thorn, Catophractes alexandri, ( Dormant, or a slightly cold fried, so not much to look at atm ). Spectacular small tree/ large bush that produces large, fragrant, trumpet-shaped white flowers during the warm season. Trumpet Tree family )


Karoo Gold, Rhigozum obovatum, Another outstanding South African member of the Trumpet Tree family. Produces Golden yellow flowers, vs. the white flowers of Trumpet Thorn.

Edited February 26, 2021 by Silas_Sancona