Tree

I am a well-known native tree in Kenya. The Maasai tribe use my stems to make sheaths for their swords. I can be used as firewood, but the spicy odour I emit when burned makes me less popular for this use. I often grow […]

I am originally from South America. I am known for beautiful pink flowers which is my key defining feature. I have light, soft wood that can be susceptible to attacks from fungi and insects. However, this wood is easy to carve, which encourages some […]

I am native to Kenya and you will often find me planted for ornamental purposes. My beauty makes me popular and is mainly due to my pink-tinged white flowers and my dense crown. I am a slow-growing tree and I do best when planted […]