50 About Trees, Shrubs and Climbing Plants for S.A. 



Populus monilifera, a tall and good tr.ee, quick of growth and 



suckers. Splendid matchwood. 

 Populus macrophylla : another excellent timber tree for the above 



purpose, and also very handsome as a specimen. Leaves 



extra large. 

 RoMnia, pseiida-acacia Needs good soil, preferably lime, and a 



cold winter. Good fencing poles. 

 Salix babylonica (Weeping Willow) A good, useful and light 



timber. 



(48) Taxodium distichum (Swamp Cypress) A valuable timber 

 tree, but only suitable for rich soil on river banks. 

 Handsome, deciduous. 



Table of Number of Trees required per Acre at 

 Certain Distances Apart. 



5 X 



6 X 



7 X 



8 X 

 10 X 



5 feet 

 6 



1,742 

 1,210 



435 

 302 

 605 

 474 



When purchasing or growing transplants, an allowance of 5 

 per cent, should be made for probable failures. 



