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



CHAPTER XIII. 



ALPHABETICAL LIST OF ORNAMENTAL TREES 

 AND SHRUBS, WITH SHORT DESCRIPTIONS. 



Species marked * are hardy and suitable for elevations of 5-6000 

 feet with up to 20 of frost. 



+ Amelia rupestris Already mentioned as a hedge plant, but also 

 a good and hardy specimen shrub. Flowers numerous and 

 continuous. Pink, tubular; 6 feet. 



A. floribunda is dwarfer, with tubular, rose purple, pendu- 

 lous flowers. 4 feet. 



*Alies morinda (A. Smithii) A grand Conifer, suitable for the 

 colder districts only, with good rainfall. Of slow growth. 

 The young needles as they come out in the Spring are bright 

 green, and look very beautiful against the background of 

 old and dark foliage ; 50 feet. Many other types of Abies 

 might be found useful in moist and elevated districts. 



Abutilons Of many varieties. Perhaps the species A. chinensis, 

 A. venosum, A. thompsonii (leaves green and gold, with 

 double flowers), and the named pure white " Boule de 

 Xiege," are best. The range of height is from 4 to 8 feet. 

 Flowers yellow, white, rose, and mostly beautifully veined ; 

 pendulous. A plant for all gardens. 



* Acacia baileyana The foliage of this Wattle is very pale grey- 



green, and of very handsome appearance, whilst the yellow 

 flowers are borne in profuse masses in early Spring. Hardy 

 at 5,000 feet ; 30 feet. 



* Acacia cultriformis Another handsome, pale green, ornamental 



Acacia, of real merit for garden decoration. Floriferous; 25 

 feet. 



NOTE. Nearly all the Acacias are highly ornamental when grown 

 as single specimens, but they should be used sparingly on 

 account of the great drain they make on the soil-moisture 

 for a great distance from the stems. Acacia spectabilis and 

 A. riceana are particularly beautiful types. 



Acacia melanoxylon A large tree, to 80 feet, with magnificent 

 dark-green entire foliage. A grand specimen tree, but per- 

 haps best in groups for pastures and parks. 



