List of Champion Trees (South Africa)

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The Big Tree, an 800 year old Outeniqua yellowwood at Tsitsikamma National Park. Southafrica428yellowwood.jpg
The Big Tree, an 800 year old Outeniqua yellowwood at Tsitsikamma National Park.
One of five camphor trees (Cinnamomum camphora) at Vergelegen, Somerset West. These trees were planted between 1700 and 1706 by the then governor of the Cape Colony, Willem Adriaan van der Stel. The five trees are over 26 metres in height and each of their trunks have a girth of 7 metres (measured at a height of 3 metres) Cinnamomum camphora Vergelegen.jpg
One of five camphor trees ( Cinnamomum camphora ) at Vergelegen, Somerset West. These trees were planted between 1700 and 1706 by the then governor of the Cape Colony, Willem Adriaan van der Stel. The five trees are over 26 metres in height and each of their trunks have a girth of 7 metres (measured at a height of 3 metres)

Champion Trees in South Africa are individual trees or groves that have been identified as having special significance, and therefore protected under Section 12(1) of the National Forests Act of 1998 by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment.

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History

In 2003, the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries initiated the project to identify and grant special status to indigenous and non-indigenous trees in South Africa that meet certain set criteria. From May to July 2003, workshops were held in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape to gain consensus from experts to assist in the identification process of exceptional trees (Champion Trees) that are worthy of special protection throughout South Africa. [1]

The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries initiated the Champion Trees Project with the purpose of identifying exceptional trees and regulating for their special protection using the National Forests Act of 1998 (NFA). Section 12 of the National Forests Act states that the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment can declare certain tree species and individual trees or groups of trees as protected. Under Section 15(1)(a) of the National Forests Act, such protected trees may not be "...cut, disturbed or damaged and their products may not be possessed, sold or transported without a licence...".  In the case of individual trees, the protection is absolute, with no potential for permission for removal except if life or property is threatened (e.g. by dying or leaning trees). [1]

One of the outcomes of the Department’s Champion Trees Project is to gazette a list of Champion trees as part of the National Forests Act.

Criteria for selection of a Champion Tree

Any person can nominate a tree for selection. [2] Individual trees or groups of trees proposed for Champion status should have the following attributes:

Additional criteria that define a tree's eligibility are biological attributes, the age of the tree, and heritage or historical significance. [1]

Biological attributes

Champion trees can be designated on a range of singular biological attributes:

  • Diameter (d)
  • Height (h)
  • Crown spread (2r)

The Dendrological Society of South Africa, which maintains the National Register of Big Trees in South Africa, uses a formula of the combination of the three biological attributes to obtain the Size Index (SI):

This formula has been implemented to determine a tree's Champion Status.

Tree age

The National Forests Act recommends that trees considered for Champion Tree status on the basis of age should be at least 120 years old.

Heritage Significance

This criterion should take into account the particular value associated with the tree, and graded on a scale of 1-10 (>6 is a potential candidate for Champion Tree status):

  • Aesthetic value (image of the tree)
  • Landscape value (enhancement of the landscape)
  • Historical value (related to a past event or icon)
  • Cultural value (of ongoing importance to a cultural group)
  • Economic value (able to generate economic benefits such as through ecotourism)

Designated Champion Trees

As of 2018, 93 trees have been designated Champion Trees. [3] [4] [5]

  indicates a de-listed tree.
List of Champion Trees
Champion Tree

(Register Number)

Tree SpeciesCommon NameDescriptionTree SizeSize IndexLocationImage
1 Adansonia digitata (Baobab) Sagole Baobab The largest indigenous tree of South Africa, and habitat for a rare colony of mottled spinetail swifts.Height: 22m

Stem size: 33.72m

Crown size: 34.3m & 41.7m

440Sagole, Limpopo

22°29.994′S30°37.990′E / 22.499900°S 30.633167°E / -22.499900; 30.633167

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2Adansonia digitata Glencoe Baobab Second largest indigenous tree of South Africa. It's carbon dated to be from 181 CE (1841–1842 years old). Tree de-listed after it was damaged.Height: 16m

Stem size: 46.6m

Crown size: 41.5m & 34.2m

413Glencoe Farm Hoedspruit, Limpopo

24°22′26.2″S30°51′27.5″E / 24.373944°S 30.857639°E / -24.373944; 30.857639

3 Ficus salicifolia Wonderboom fig of Pretoria Largest Wonderboom fig. It's about 1000 years old and historic. An ox wagon outspan area in earlier years. It also shares a legend that a local chief was buried under the tree.Height: 22m

Stem size: Many sub-trees - 2.56m to 7.14m;

Crown size: 61.2m & 51.9m

380 Wonderboom Nature Reserve, Pretoria

25°41′14″S28°11′30.5″E / 25.68722°S 28.191806°E / -25.68722; 28.191806

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4 Breonadia salicina (Matumi)Largest of a trio of trees called The Three QueensLargest Matumi tree in South AfricaHeight: 40m

Stem size: 8.3m

Crown size: 34.6m

363Amorentia Estate, Mooketsi valley, Limpopo

23°45.892′S30°02.921′E / 23.764867°S 30.048683°E / -23.764867; 30.048683

5Breonadia salicina (Matumi)Second largest of a trio of trees called The Three QueensSecond largest Matumi tree in South AfricaHeight: 38m

Stem size: 8.17m

Crown size: 25.4m & 24.4m

306Amorentia Estate, Mooketsi Valley, Limpopo

23°46.065′S30°02.855′E / 23.767750°S 30.047583°E / -23.767750; 30.047583

6Breonadia salicina (Matumi)Third largest of a trio of trees called The Three QueensThird largest Matumi tree in South AfricaHeight: 38m

Stem size: 2.41m

286Amorentia Estate, Mooketsi Valley, Limpopo

23°46.065′S30°02.855′E / 23.767750°S 30.047583°E / -23.767750; 30.047583

7Adansonia digitata (Baobab)Platland Tree or Sunland Baobab Very large baobab and well-known tourist attraction. Tree split in 2017.Height: 19m

Stem size: 33.6m

Crown size: 33.7m & 30.2m

340Sunland Estate, Platland, Duiwelskloof (Modjadjiskloof), Limpopo

23°37.261′S30°11.888′E / 23.621017°S 30.198133°E / -23.621017; 30.198133

Sunland Baobab Tree, Limpopo, South Africa (5613341398).jpg
8 Ficus sycomorus (Common cluster fig)Cluster Fig GiantThe largest cluster fig in South Africa, after demise of the largest fig in KwaZulu-NatalHeight: 31m

Stem size: 10.7m

Crown size: 38.2m & 38.10m

336The farm Excellence, Hoedspruit, Limpopo

24°10.244′S20°52.262′E / 24.170733°S 20.871033°E / -24.170733; 20.871033

9 Afrocarpus falcatus (Outeniqua yellowwood)King Edward VII TreeLargest Outeniqua yellowwood accessible to tourists in South AfricaHeight: 39m

Stem size: 6.92m

Crown size: 33.5m

316Diepwalle Forest Estate, Garden Route National Park, Western Cape
10 Eucalyptus saligna (Sydney blue gum)The O'Connor tree laneVery tall tree lane. It was planted in the 1930s by forestry pioneer AJ O'Connor. The landmark visible from various viewpoints. Situated next to O'Connor's memorial.Height: 73m

Stem size: 4.28m

Crown size: 32.1 m

482Woodbush Plantation, Haenertsburg, Limpopo

29°59.121′S29°59.354′E / 29.985350°S 29.989233°E / -29.985350; 29.989233

11Eucalyptus saligna (Sydney blue gum)Part of the "The Magoebaskloof Triplets"The tallest tree in South Africa and Africa. And the tallest plant tree in the world. Stand of trees planted in 1906 (116–117 years old) by forestry pioneer AK Eastwood. Previous tallest tree in this stand fell in 2006.Height:

1) 79m

2) 78.5m

Stem size:

1) 3.2m

2) 4.28m

Crown size:

1) 20.7m

2) 22.7m

293Woodbush Plantation, Haenertsburg, Limpopo

23°48.6′S29°59.024′E / 23.8100°S 29.983733°E / -23.8100; 29.983733

12 Sideroxylon inerme (Milkwood)Grandfather of Still BayLargest milkwood in South Africa; estimated to be about 1000 years oldHeight: 14m

Stem size: 10.01m

Crown size: 22.1m & 17.9m

111Langebosch farm, Stillbaai, Western Cape
13Sideroxylon inerme (Milkwood) Post Office Tree Historic tree believed to have been the tree in which an old shoe was placed for exchange of messages by Portuguese seafarers in the 16th centuryHeight: 8.5m

Stem size: 2.3m; 2.66m (multi-stemmed)

Crown size: 32.1m & 33.7m

51 Bartolomeu Dias Museum Complex, 1 Market Street, Mossel Bay, Western Cape

34°10.819′S22°08.486′E / 34.180317°S 22.141433°E / -34.180317; 22.141433

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14 Cinnamomum camphora (Camphor tree)The Vergelegen treesHistoric trees planted more than 3 centuries ago by Governor WA van der Stel. They are very large trees, with a large landscape impactHeight: 26.3m

Stem size: 12.62m (at breast height - trunk forms a thickened foot). 7m from 3m height.

Crown size: 33.51m & 29.3m

295 Vergelegen Wines, Somerset West, Western Cape

34°4.611′S18°53.389′E / 34.076850°S 18.889817°E / -34.076850; 18.889817

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15 Eucalyptus species & a variety of other tree speciesThe Tokai Arboretum, situated in the Tokai State forest [lower-alpha 1] is of historic significance, with trees planted there since 1885 (137–138 years old). Laid out by Joseph Storr Lister at the beginning of the forestry industry. A major landmark and recreation area, and world famous among botanists, horticulturists and sylviculturists.Height: 68m ( saligna ) & 43m ( P radiata )

Stem size: 5.4m (E. saligna) & 4.64m (P. radiata) Crown size: 22.4m & 23.7m (E. saligna) & 25.4m & 25.1m (P. radiata)

368Tokai Arboretum, Tokai Road, Table Mountain National Park, Cape Town, Western Cape Gum Trees, Tokai Arboretum, Cape Town.jpg
16 Platanus acerifolia (London plane)Marriot's Lane Tree avenue of exceptionally old plane trees of historic value; planted in 1908 (114–115 years old) by the curator, W. E. Marriot. Trees are a central landscape feature of the botanical gardens.Height:
  • Tree 1: 35m
  • Tree 2: 37m
  • Tree 3: 35m

Stem size:

  • Tree 1: 4.89m
  • Tree 2: 5.59m
  • Tree 3: 3.27m

Crown size:

  • Tree 1: 28.7m
  • Tree 2: 33.9m
  • Tree 3: 26.7m
287 (Tree 2) KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Gardens, Pietermaritzburg, Kwa-Zulu Natal Plataanboomlaan, KZN NBT, b.jpg
17 Eucalyptus camaldulensis (River red gum)The Irene ChampionsEstate land, parts of which were originally bought by General Jan Smuts, with a variety of trees planted since the late 19th century.Height: 44m

Stem size: 2.57m Crown size: 6.44m

296 Irene Farm Estate, Pretoria, Gauteng

25°52′45.0″S28°12′44.0″E / 25.879167°S 28.212222°E / -25.879167; 28.212222

18 Eucalyptus paniculata (Grey ironbark), maculata (Spotted gum), E. microcorys (Tallow gum)Commonwealth plantationArboretum or sample plot of large Eucalyptus trees planted in the 1930s and protected to commemorate the Commonwealth Forestry Conference of 1935.Height: 70m (E. paniculata) & 72m (E. microrys) & 71m (E. maculata)

Stem size: 4.07m (E. paniculata) & 3.78m (E. microrys) & 3.29m (E. maculata) Crown size: 21.4m & 17.4m (E. paniculata) & 24.2m & 23.5m (E. microrys) & 22.7m (E. maculata)

350Middelkop Plantation, Haenertsburg, Limpopo

23°49.187′S30°04.011′E / 23.819783°S 30.066850°E / -23.819783; 30.066850

19Eucalyptus saligna"Westfalia Showblock"Stand of tall trees Eucalyptus saligna trees planted in 1933 (89–90 years old) by Hans Merensky.Height: 1) 72m 2) 72m 3) 71m

Stem size: 1) 3.93m 2) 3.91m 3) 4.4m (tree3)

Crown size: 1) 19.3m 14.6m 2) 14.3 m & 12.7m 3) 21.8m & 16.5m (tree3)

322Westfalia Estate, Tzaneen, Limpopo

23°43.898′S30°06.506′E / 23.731633°S 30.108433°E / -23.731633; 30.108433

20 Araucaria heterophylla (Norfolk Island pine) "Kweekskoolboom"  [ af ]Tallest Norfolk Island pine planted in 1826 (196–197 years old) by wife of the last landdrost of Stellenbosch.Height: 46m

Stem size: 5.98m

Crown size: 22.4m & 20.02m

292Faculty of Theology, Stellenbosch University, Dorp Street, Stellenbosch, Western Cape

33°56.323′S18°51.863′E / 33.938717°S 18.864383°E / -33.938717; 18.864383

21Eucalyptus camaldulensis (River red gum)Bergzicht Market TreesPlanted in 1880 (142–143 years old). Prominent trees providing shade for an entire informal market.Height: 34.5m

Stem size: 7.3m

Crown size: 34.1m & 35.9m

311Cnr of Bird and Merriman Streets, Stellenbosch, Western Cape

33°55′57.4″S18°51′29.3″E / 33.932611°S 18.858139°E / -33.932611; 18.858139

22 Quercus robur (English oak)The Ryneveld OakPlanted in 1812 (210–211 years old). One of only 5 oak trees remaining from the previous generation of planted oak trees.Height: 29m

Stem size: 4.67m Crown size: 16.25m & 19m

1486 Ryneveld Street Stellenbosch, Western Cape

33°56.297′S18°51.790′E / 33.938283°S 18.863167°E / -33.938283; 18.863167

23Quercus robur (English oak)Zandvliet OakOne of the biggest oaks in the district, located at a historic farmhouse of an old wine estate.Height: 22m

Stem size: 4.86m

Crown size: 25.08m

137Zandvliet Delta Estate, Groot Drakenstein

33°51.781′S18°59.428′E / 33.863017°S 18.990467°E / -33.863017; 18.990467

24 Populus nigra (Lombardy poplar)Ruth Fischer TreeThe tree stands at the site where Ruth Fischer, daughter of Bram Fischer, ran a safe house for fugitives from the Apartheid security forces. The tree served as landmark for those seeking this safe house.Height: 22m

Stem size: 3.52m

Crown size: 5.89m

56Corner of Fawley and Lothbury Avenue, Johannesburg, Gauteng

26°10.940′S28°00.401′E / 26.182333°S 28.006683°E / -26.182333; 28.006683

25Podocarpus falacatus (Outeniqua yellowwood)"Tsitsikamma Big Tree"One of the most accessible and famous big trees in the Tsitsikamma Forest. Visited by more than 80 000 tourists each year.Height: 36m

Stem size: 9.15m

Crown size: 34m

379Near Storms River, Plaatbos Nature Reserve, Garden Route National Park, Eastern Cape ZA-NP-gardenroute-tsitisk-bigtree.jpg
26Afrocarpus falcatus (Outeniqua yellowwood)"Woodville Big Tree"One of the largest yellowwoods in the Knysna forests, receiving substantial numbers of visitors.Height: 33.5m

Stem size: 8.9m Crown size: 29.8m & 29.5m

314Collin's Hoek, Bergplaas Forest Estate, Garden Route National Park, Western Cape Woodville Big Tree.jpg
27Afrocarpus falcatus (Outeniqua yellowwood)Eastern MonarchOne of the largest trees in Eastern Cape, and located next to Tyume hiking trail.Height: 39.4m

Stem size: 8.5m

Crown size: 29.69m

355Auckland Nature Reserve, Keiskamma Forest Estate, Eastern Cape
28Afrocarpus falcatus (Outeniqua yellowwood)The Dalene Matthee Big TreeLandmark tree towering above the forest, and the site of a memorial to writer Dalene Matthee.Height: 35.4m

Stem size: 5.4m

Crown size: 28.35m

247Goudveld, Garden Route National Park, Western Cape Dalene Matthee big tree podocarpus falcatus-64.jpg
29Quercus robur (English oak)Slave treeVery large oak tree planted in 1811 (211–212 years ago) - one of the biggest in the southern hemisphere. De-listed after tree was damaged.Height: 24m

Stem size: 5.7m Crown size: 29m & 25.8m

81 George Tourism Bureau, 124 York Street, Western Cape

33°57.396′S22°27.546′E / 33.956600°S 22.459100°E / -33.956600; 22.459100

George - Western Cape 08 - George Slave Tree.jpg
30 Cedrus deodara and Cypressus sempervirens President Brand treesHistoric collection of trees of different species planted by visiting dignitaries since 1879 in front of the old government buildings in President Brand Street, Bloemfontein. De-listed after all trees died and were replaced.Height: 20m (Cedrus deodara) & 27m (Cypressus sempervirens)

Stem size: 3.1m (Cedrus deodara) & 2.14m (Cypressus sempervirens) Crown size: 16.9m (Cedrus deodara) & 9.7m (Cypressus sempervirens)

Old Government Buildings, President Brand Street, Bloemfontein, Free State

29°06.96′S26°12.99′E / 29.11600°S 26.21650°E / -29.11600; 26.21650

31Quercus robur (English oak)Sophiatown Oak and The Hanging TreeThe first individual tree proclaimed as protected under the National Forests Act. It was mutilated and died, but site is still of historic significance. The tree was part of the history of Sophiatown and the struggle against the forced removal of the community in the 1950s. The site will be memorialised.Height: 18m

Stem size: 4.48m Crown size:32m

1288 Bertha Street Sophiatown, Johannesburg, Gauteng

26°10.792′S27°58.817′E / 26.179867°S 27.980283°E / -26.179867; 27.980283

32Eucalyptus ficifolia (Red flowering gum)Ida’s Valley GiantVery large and attractive tree, estimated to be more than 2 centuries old. A landmark on an old historic farm.Height: 23m

Stem size: 5.14m, 4.31m, 2.95m & 0.79m

Crown size: 25.4m & 24.4m

169Ida's Valley Homestead, Stellenbosch, Western Cape Ida's Valley Champion Tree in Stellenbosch on YouTube
33Quercus robur (English oak)Northcliff OakThe largest and oldest measured oak tree in Gauteng, and an impressive landmark.Height: 22m

Stem size: 5.96m

Crown size: 29.4m

164Kirchmont Heights, 4 Koelenhof Road, Northcliff, Johannesburg, Gauteng

26°09′57.8″S27°57′33.2″E / 26.166056°S 27.959222°E / -26.166056; 27.959222

34 Ficus macrophylla (Moreton Bay fig)Wedding Tree and Arderne Fig TreeLargest tree in the Western CapeHeight: 32.5m

Stem size: 11.89m Crown size: 44.3m

347 Arderne Gardens, Claremont, Cape Town, Western Cape Under the Moreton Bay fig in Arderne Gardens.JPG
35 Araucaria heterophylla (Norfolk Island pine)The Grand Norfolk Pine and The Arderne PineExceptionally tall tree, even for its kind.Height: 42.6m

Stem size: 5.75m Crown size: 19.09m

252Arderne Gardens, Claremont, Cape Town, Western Cape The grand Norfolk Pine in Arderne Gardens.JPG
36 Quercus suber (Cork oak)Arderne Cork OakLandmark tree planted by tree pioneers Ralph and Henry Arderne. [lower-alpha 2] Height: 15.5m

Stem size: 4.4m

Crown size: 27.08 m & 25.75m

101Arderne Gardens, Claremont, Cape Town, Western Cape
37 Quercus cerris (Turkey oak)Arderne Turkey OakLandmark tree planted by tree pioneers Ralph and Henry Arderne. [lower-alpha 2] Height: 21.56m

Stem size: 5.9m Crown size: 28.75m & 29.7m

159Arderne Gardens, Claremont, Cape Town, Western Cape
38 Pinus halepensis (Aleppo pine)Arderne Aleppo PineOne of the largest and oldest trees in Arderne Gardens. [lower-alpha 2] Height: 35m

Stem size: 5.46m Crown size: 31.85m & 32m

241Arderne Gardens, Claremont, Cape Town, Western Cape
39 Agathis robusta (Queensland kauri)Arderne KauriOne of the largest and oldest trees in Arderne Gardens. [lower-alpha 2] Height: 27.7m

Stem size: 4.94m

Crown size: 26.6m & 26.3m

179Arderne Gardens, Claremont, Cape Town, Western Cape
40 Eucalyptus diversicolor (Karri gum)"Brackenhill Gum Trees"Tallest stand of Karri gum in the country, planted in 1922 (100–101 years old).Height: 70m

Stem size: 4.6m Crown size: 26.34m & 25.2m

429 Kruisfontein State Forest, Harkerville, Western Cape
41 Casuarina cunninghamiana (Beefwood)Scanlen’s LaneLane of large casuarinas planted in the 1860s by Charles Scanlen.Height: 1) 27m 2)27m 3) 27m

Stem size: 1) 5.18m 2) 5.81m 3) 5.82m Crown size: 1) 22.7m 2) 22.92m 3) 23.12m

177 (Tree 3)Municipal Recreation Grounds, Cradock, Eastern Cape

32°09.79′S25°36.86′E / 32.16317°S 25.61433°E / -32.16317; 25.61433

42Quercus robur (English oak)Van der Stel's Oak TreeOak tree planted 3 centuries ago. It is the largest and oldest oak tree in the country.Height: 14m

Stem size: 10.73m Crown size: 22.1m

121 Vergelegen Wines, Somerset West, Western Cape

34°04.560′S18°53.392′E / 34.076000°S 18.889867°E / -34.076000; 18.889867

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43 Eucalyptus regnans (Mountain ash)The Benvie TreesThe tallest tree measured in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands to date. The trio are situated on the scenic Benvie Arboretum, and established by Scottish emigrant John Geekie more than 80 years ago.Height: 61m

Stem size: 6.85m

Crown size: 27.1m & 28.6m


475Benvie Farm, New Hanover, KwaZulu-Natal

29°15.151′S30°22.116′E / 29.252517°S 30.368600°E / -29.252517; 30.368600

44 Pinus radiata (Monterey pine)The Eastern Cape PineTallest pine tree in the Eastern Cape. Planted in late 1880s by forest workers as part of an early tree plantation.Height: 51m

Stem size: 4.74m

Crown size: 15.5m

247Isidenge State Forest, near Stutterheim, Eastern Cape

32°40.049′S27°16.754′E / 32.667483°S 27.279233°E / -32.667483; 27.279233

45 Corymbia citriodora (Lemon scented gum)Paul Roos TreesVery attractive group of big trees in scenic setting on campus grounds.Height: 1) 39m 2) 41m 3) 42m

Stem size: 1) 2.4m 2) 1.33m 3) 1.26m Crown size: 1) 21.7m & 22.5m 2) 30.3m & 27.3m 3) 30.3m & 19.9m

284 (Tree 1)Campus of Paul Roos Gymnasium, Welgelegen, Stellenbosch, Western Cape

33°56.25′S18°51.54′E / 33.93750°S 18.85900°E / -33.93750; 18.85900

46Quercus robur (English oak)Bonniemile OakLarge oak tree on farmyard next to the original wagon route linking Stellenbosch with Cape Town. Locals claim that W. A. van der Stel granted land to his coachmen, who planted the trees.Height: 24m

Stem size: 5.16m Crown size: 33m & 34m

178Bonniemile, Stellenbosch, Western Cape

33°02.31′S18°46.00′E / 33.03850°S 18.76667°E / -33.03850; 18.76667

47Eucalyptus camaldulensis (Red river gum)The Ruth Steer TreeThe tree plays a very prominent role in the landscape on the river plateau of Stellenbosch. It is the same size as the Bergzicht Tree and was thus probably also planted c.1880.Height: 33m

Stem size: 7.87m Crown size: 32.6m & 33.7m

30160 Jonkershoek Avenue, Stellenbosch, Western Cape

33°56.044′S18°53.00′E / 33.934067°S 18.88333°E / -33.934067; 18.88333

48Eucalyptus camaldulensis (River red gum)Wits Campus TreeLarge Eucalyptus planted more than 80 years ago adjacent to the entrance to Johannesburg on the old Rustenburg road.Height: 34m

Stem size: 7.45m

Crown size: 36.4m & 38.7m

321Gavin Reilly Green, West campus WITS, Johannesburg, Gauteng

26°11′15.540″S28°1′30.518″E / 26.18765000°S 28.02514389°E / -26.18765000; 28.02514389

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49Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip tree)The Baynesfield Tulip TreeTree planted by Joseph Baynes in 1882 (140–141 years old), on the historic Baynesfield Estate.Height: 34m

Stem size: 6.42

Crown size: 25.3m & 26.75m

248Baynesfield Estate, Richmond, KwaZulu-Natal

29°45′51.933″S30°20′32.617″E / 29.76442583°S 30.34239361°E / -29.76442583; 30.34239361

50 Sequoia sempervirens (Californian redwood)The Grootvadersbos Redwood GroveStand of tall Redwoods planted at Grootvadersbosch more than 80 years ago.Height: 1) 57m 2) 58m 3) 66m

Stem size: 1) 3.47m 2) 4.35m 3) 3.2m Crown size: 1) 11.2m 2) 12.2m 3) 12.2m

238 (Tree 2); 232 (Tree 3); 200 (Tree 1) Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve, Western Cape

33°58′55.581″S20°49′48.709″E / 33.98210583°S 20.83019694°E / -33.98210583; 20.83019694

Grootvadersbosch redwood.jpg
51Eucalyptus saligna (Sydney bluegum)Herbert Baker Chapel TreesGroup of scenic trees standing next to a chapel designed by Sir Herbert Baker.Height: 1) 33m 2) 31m 3) 42m 4) 45m

Stem size: 1) 6.14m 2) 4.81m 3) 5.69m 4) 5.96m Crown size: 1) 26.8m & 27.3m 2) 22.5m 3) 26.3m 4) 27.2m & 27.3m

324 (Tree 2); 240 (Tree 1)Porter Estate, Orpen Road, Western Cape

34°2′57.900″S18°25′23.340″E / 34.04941667°S 18.42315000°E / -34.04941667; 18.42315000

52Sequoia sempervirens (Californian redwood)The Table Mountain GroveRedwood trees planted in 1897 (125–126 years old), forming a landmark and recreation area for local residents, including tall Monterey pines at the fringe of this grove.Height: 51m

Stem size: 3.44m Crown size: 15.1m

207Part of block B18C Tokai plantation, Table Mountain National Park, Western Cape
53 Acacia galpinii (Monkey thorn)The Marico TreeTallest thorn tree measured in South Africa to date.Height: 37m

Stem size: 5.69m Crown size: 30m& 32.14m

277Veeplaas, Skuinsdrift, Groot Marico, Northwest

25°23′25.620″S26°22′42.327″E / 25.39045000°S 26.37842417°E / -25.39045000; 26.37842417

54 Ficus thonningii (Common wild fig)"Umtentweni Giant"Largest Common wild fig in South Africa.Height: 21m

Stem size: 9.74m

Crown size: 34.1m

288Eden Park, Umtentweni, KwaZulu-Natal

30°42′34.910″S30°28′5.511″E / 30.70969722°S 30.46819750°E / -30.70969722; 30.46819750

55Eucalyptus camaldulensis (Red river gum)The Infruitec Gum TreeLarge tree planted about 130 years ago, and now a landmark.Height: 38.2m

Stem size: 9.7m

Crown size: 34m & 40.1m

409Infruitec, Helshoogte Pass, Stellenbosch, Western Cape

33°55′23.082″S18°52′11.581″E / 33.92307833°S 18.86988361°E / -33.92307833; 18.86988361

56Eucalyptus camaldulensis (Red river gum)Wilgenhof GrandfatherLarge tree planted about 130 years ago, and now a landmark.Height: 30.8m

Stem size: 8.5m Crown size: 28.1m & 28.4m

269Wilgenhof Residence, Victoria Street, Universiteitsoord, Stellenbosch, Western Cape

33°56′3.241″S18°51′47.689″E / 33.93423361°S 18.86324694°E / -33.93423361; 18.86324694

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57Adansonia digitata (Baobab)The King of Ga-RatjekeNewly discovered and one of the big 5 biggest indigenous trees in South Africa.Height: 23.5m

Stem size: 24.15m; 7.85m & 2.14m

Crown size: 34.4m & 30.8m

383Ga-Ratjeke Village, Limpopo

23°29′54.922″S30°30′6.436″E / 23.49858944°S 30.50178778°E / -23.49858944; 30.50178778

58Quercus robur (English oak)Akkerdraai Oak TreeLarge Oak tree, possibly older than 175 years. Prominent landmark.Height: 28m

Stem size: 6.1m Crown size: 26m

198Akkerdraai Lodge, Annandale Road, Stellenbosch, Western Cape

33°59′48.508″S18°49′46.516″E / 33.99680778°S 18.82958778°E / -33.99680778; 18.82958778

59 Eucalyptus grandis ; Eucalyptus maculata (Rose gum, Spotted gum)Gum Tree CornerGroup of exceptionally large gum trees.Height: 58m

Stem size: 6.16m

Crown size: 41.2m

521KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden, Pietermaritzburg, Kwa-Zulu Natal
60Sequoia sempervirens (Californian redwood)Misty GroveA stand of tall Sequoia trees planted about 80 years ago.Height: 59m

Stem size: 3.4m circ Crown size: 18m

260Woodbush Plantation, Haenertsburg, Limpopo

23°59.121′S29°59.354′E / 23.985350°S 29.989233°E / -23.985350; 29.989233

61Eucalyptus saligna (Saligna gum)"Saasveld Sentinels"Large Eucalyptus landmark trees at the scenic Saasveld campus.Height: 1) 35m 2) 39m

Stem size: 1) 5.49m 2) 4.61m Crown size: 1) 29.6m 2) 34.2m

276Saasveld Campus of Nelson Mandela University, Western Cape

33°57′43.4160″S22°32′06.6480″E / 33.962060000°S 22.535180000°E / -33.962060000; 22.535180000

62 Populus deltoides (Cottonwood tree)The Parktown TreeThe largest Cottonwood tree measured locally, and a remnant of the semi-rural surroundings of Johannesburg which are now built up.Height: 35m

Crown size: 28.07m

2385a 10th Avenue, Parktown North, Gauteng

26°08′22.6″S28°01′29.0″E / 26.139611°S 28.024722°E / -26.139611; 28.024722

63 Pinus pseudostrobus (False Weymouth pine)The Three MatronsThe largest pine trees in Limpopo, planted in 1914 (108–109 years old).Height: 1) 49.2m 2) 50.3m

Stem size: 1) 4.93m 2) 4.26m Crown size: 1) 24.35m 2) 16.7m

304 (Tree 1); 239 (Tree 2)Woodbush Forest Estate, Limpopo

23°50′35.6280″S29°59′03.2640″E / 23.843230000°S 29.984240000°E / -23.843230000; 29.984240000

64Ficus macrophylla (Moreton bay fig)The Zoo GiantLarge landmark tree near the entrance of the Pretoria Zoo.Height: 27m

Stem size: 11.94m Crown size: 39.7m & 43.1m

339National Zoological Gardens, Pretoria, Gauteng

25°44′16.4000″S28°11′20.6300″E / 25.737888889°S 28.189063889°E / -25.737888889; 28.189063889

65 Pinus taeda (Loblolly pine)The Buffelsnek PineTallest pine tree measured in South Africa.Height: 60.1m

Crown size: 18m

279Buffelsnek State Forest, Knysna, Western Cape

33°54′28.5500″S23°09′17.4000″E / 33.907930556°S 23.154833333°E / -33.907930556; 23.154833333

66 Ficus sycomorus (Sycamore fig)"The iLembe Tree"Very large tree in rural landscape, known as a local landmark from a century ago.Height: 23m

Stem size: 11.49m & 2.66m & 12.12m (23.55m just below 1.4m) Crown size: 39.24m & 32.25m

318 iLembe District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal

28°52′50.7000″S30°58′58.7280″E / 28.880750000°S 30.982980000°E / -28.880750000; 30.982980000

67Cussonia spicata (Lowveld cabbage tree)"The Kurisa Forest Giant"An imposing giant forest tree.Height: 35m

Stem size: 11.65m Crown size: 22m

316Kurisa Moya Nature Lodge, Limpopo

23°28′51.4920″S29°24′00.0480″E / 23.480970000°S 29.400013333°E / -23.480970000; 29.400013333

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68Eucalyptus camaldulensis (River red gum)The Waterkloof GiantLargest landmark tree of the eastern Pretoria suburbs. Remnant of a plantation taken over by suburban development.Height: 34m

Stem size: 6.783m Crown size: 33.72m & 34.82m

292 Waterkloof Primary School, Pretoria, Gauteng

25°46′40.7600″S28°14′29.1700″E / 25.777988889°S 28.241436111°E / -25.777988889; 28.241436111

69Adansonia digitata (Baobab)Buffelsdrift baobab or Swartwater baobabOne of the five largest baobabs in the country.Height: 28.4m

Stem size: 24.55m

Crown size: 29.11m

336Farm Swartwater, Limpopo

22°30′50.9400″S28°07′58.7640″E / 22.514150000°S 28.132990000°E / -22.514150000; 28.132990000

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70Afrocarpus falcatus (Outeniqua yellowwood)The Blouberg Big TreesAmong the tallest indigenous forest trees in the country.Height: 41m

Stem size: 5.2m Crown size: 31m

293 Blouberg, Limpopo

23°05′08.8440″S29°00′08.7120″E / 23.085790000°S 29.002420000°E / -23.085790000; 29.002420000

71Ficus macrophylla (Moreton bay fig)The Kindergarten GiantLarge landmark tree at the UCT campus.Height: 25m

Stem size: 16m

Crown size: 41m

361 University of Cape Town, Cape Town, Western Cape

33°57′31.1500″S18°27′28.5800″E / 33.958652778°S 18.457938889°E / -33.958652778; 18.457938889

72Ficus thoningii (Common wild fig)The Vygekraal TreesA scenic grove of large trees

growing on the walls of a cattle kraal built in the late nineteenth century

Height: 23m

Stem size: 5.02m

Crown size: 2.,6m

155The farm Vygekraal, Pretoria, Gauteng
73Eucalyptus grandis(rose gume)The Satico GiantsStand of second

tallest trees in the country, planted in 1938 (84–85 years old)

Height: 72.3m

Stem size: 3.29m

Crown size: 16.5m

301Satico Plantation,

near Louw’s Creek, Mpumalanga

74 Eucalyptus globulus (blue gum)Exceptionally large gum treeHeight: 72.3m

Stem size: 3.29m

Crown size: 16.5m

The farm Radyn near Villliersdorp,

Western Cape

75Ficus macrophylla (Moreton Bay fig)The Fernwood TreesLandmark trees of the same vintage as the Arderne Garden trees (about 160 years old)Height: 27.5m

Stem size: 3.29m

Crown size: 45.5m

322Fernwood Avenue, Newlands, Cape Town, Western Cape
76Cinnamomum camphora (camphor tree)The Hohenhort GroveGrove of camphor trees of about 250 years old growing behind cellars on a historic farmyard.Height: 24m

Stem size: 9.48m

Crown size: 18.9m

151Cellar Hohenort Hotel, Brommesvlei Road, Constantia, Cape Town, Western Cape
77Eucalyptus globulus (blue red gum)The Welbedacht TreeLandmark tree on private nature reserve.Height: 37.5m

Crown size: 29.8m

330Welbedacht Reserve, Tulbagh, Western Cape
78Sequoia sempervirens (Californian redwood)Hogsback Redwood GiantsGrove of large redwood trees planted almost a century ago.Height: 55m

Crown size: 13.2m

309 Hogsback, Eastern Cape
79Quercus suber (cork oak)Ina Paarman OakTree on the property of Mrs Ina Paarman of food condiments fame, planted in the mid-19th century.Height: 22.7m

Crown size: 32.6m

157Constantia Main Road, Constantia, Western Cape
80Eucalyptus globulus (blue gum) Houwhoek Inn TreeLarge tree planted in the mid-19th century at the oldest hotel in the country.Height: 27m

Crown size: 26.8m

250Off the N2 road, Grabouw, Western Cape Houwhoek Inn.jpg
81Eucalyptus saligna (saligna gum)Merensky LaneScenic lane of trees planted by Hans Merensky on the Westfalia Estate in the 1930s.Height: 69m

Crown size: 21.5m

404Westfalia Estate, Modjadjiskloof, Limpopo
82Eucalyptus diversicolor (Karri gum)Boschendal LaneLane of exceptionally large trees planted more than two centuries ago.Height: 50.4m

Crown size: 33.6m

483Boschendal Estate, Helshoogte Road, Western Cape
83Sequoia sempervirens (Californian redwood)The Harkerville GiantsTall and scenic redwoods planted in 1925 (97–98 years ago).Height: 48mHarkerville State Forest, Garden Route National Park, Western Cape
84 Ficus elastica (rubber tree)The Company's Garden GiantLarge tree forming a focal point to the entry to the Company's Gardens.Height: 36.7mCompany's Garden, Cape Town, Western Cape Cape Town - Company's Garden (7).jpg
85 Ficus sur (broom cluster fig)The Sabie River GiantVery large tree along the Sabie River.Height: 34.5mSabie Park Nature Reserve, Limpopo
86Ficus thonningii (common wild fig)The Whisper Tree or Fluisterboom  [ af ]Very large tree in the grounds of a guesthouse. Estimated to be more than 200 years old.Height: 17mVoëlroepersfontein Guest House, Albertinia, Western Cape

34°12′21.7″S21°34′56.5″E / 34.206028°S 21.582361°E / -34.206028; 21.582361

87 Eucalyptus viminalis (manna gum tree)The Frankfort Big TreesTwo very large landmark trees on a farm near the Vaal Dam.Height: 33.0mThe farm Brakwal, Grootdam-Alma 1440, Frankfort, Free State
88 Eucalyptis saligna The Dwarsrivierkloof LaneA lane of very large landmark trees on a farm, planted more than 150 years ago.Height: 60.4mThe farm Dwarsrivierkloof, Winelands District Municipality,

Western Cape

89Adansonia digitata (baobab)The Honnet GiantOne of the five biggest baobab in South Africa.Height: 16mHonnet Nature Reserve, Tshipise, Limpopo
90 Corymbia ficifolia (red flowering gum)The Wolfskloof TreeVery large landmark tree on a farm; 170 years old.Height: 34.5mWolfkloof Farm, Robertson District, Western Cape
91Ficus anulata (Anulata fig)The Durban Big TreeVery large and rare landmark tree in botanical garden.Height: 33m Durban Botanic Gardens, Kwa-Zulu Natal
92 Ficus benghalensis (Banyan tree)The Durban Banyan TreeVery large landmark tree in botanical garden.Height: 31mDurban Botanic Gardens, Kwa-Zulu Natal The Durban Banyan Tree.jpg
93Eucalyptus camaldulensis (River red gum)The Plaisir de Merle TreesGrove of very large trees.Height: 37.2mPlaisir de Merle, Simondium, Western Cape

See also

Notes

  1. As proclaimed in 1985 under the War Graves and National Monuments Act of 1969 (Act No 28 of 1969) - now replaced by the National Heritage Resources Act of 1999 (Act No 25 of 1999)
  2. 1 2 3 4 Planted more than a century ago by John Arderne and his son.

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