Palm Farm Nursery

Bixa orellana (Lipstick tree) Seed

18 months to Harvest. Gorgeous small, evergreen tree, pink flowers and scarlet heart-shaped seed pods, high anti-oxidant content, many medicinal properties, used to colour and flavour foods, colour fingernail polish, shoe polish, floor wax, hair oil, lacquer, varnish, soap, cosmetics, furniture, ointments and leather, grown commercially in tropical countries, lovely garden shrub, long flowering period.
Seeds will germinate in 4 to 6 weeks. First soak seeds in water for 6 days. Full sun to partial shade, average water, any soil, Grows 2 to 5 m tall, Seed yields 0.5 – 2 tonnes/ha per year. 20 – 50g of dye can be obtained from 1 kg of seed. Trees are productive for 16 to 20 years.
200 seeds

Cassia spectabilis (Crown of Gold) Seed

Ornamental tree for gardens and parks, deciduous, excellent street and driveway liner, spectacular in flower during autumn and early winter
Pour boiling water over seeds and soak overnight. Germination will start in 5 to 10 days. Full sun, Average water needs, drought tolerant, medium to fast growing speed, nitrogen-fixing tree, root system is not aggressive, 8 to 10 m tall
100 seeds

Delonix regia (Flamboyant Tree) Seed

Deciduous, fast-growing tree, striking red flowers in spring, wide spreading crown provides dappled shade. leaves, flowers, seed and bark contain a wide range of medicinal properties such as antifungal, antibacterial, antioxidant, antiemetic, etc. Leaves provide nutritious fodder for livestock, seed meal can be fed to farm animals
Pour boiling water over seeds, allow to cool, soak for 24 hours. Seeds will germinate in five to 10 days. Full sun, average water, any soil, tolerates drought, poor soil and salty conditions. 6 – 10 metres tall, extensive and far-reaching root system
20 seeds

Dombeya rotundifolia (Wild pear tree) Seeds

Semi-deciduous, fast growing, spectacular show of white flowers in spring, perfect for small city gardens, excellent avenue tree, various medicinal uses.
Seeds will germinate in 2 – 4 weeks. Full sun, deep loose compost-rich soil, water adequately for the first 2 years, drought tolerant once established, it is not related to pear trees but the flowers resemble pear blossoms, non-aggressive root system, 6 – 8 m tall
100 seeds

Galphimia gracilis (Golden Thryallis) Seed

Hibiscus mutabilis (Confederate rose) Seed

Large spreading shrub, Deciduous, Huge showy flowers in summer and autumn, Flowers change colours from white to pink to red, Parks and gardens. Many medicinal properties, Leaves and flowers are applied to skin infections and swellings, dried leaves and flowers make a tea with many health benefits, a fibre from the bark is used for making cords and rope, a seed-grown shrub will flower in 18 months
Soak seeds in warm water overnight. Seeds will germinate in 10 to 30 days. Full sun, medium to high water needs, can also tolerate some drought, Well-drained fertile soil, 3m high
100 seeds

Melaleuca bracteata (Black Tea-tree) Seed

This is the green form of the ‘Johannesburg Gold’ tree, evergreen, very useful in landscaping due to its compact shape, adaptability to many soil types, tolerant to shade, tolerant to drought, responds well to pruning to encourage a more dense habit, may be trained into a rounded shrub, small tree, screen or a hedge, or large pot plant, plant is scented, leaves contain aromatic oils, essential oil has antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, also used in making soap, perfume, and insect repellent, flowers attract bees and butterflies, produce copious nectar for honey bees, perfect for cut-flower foliage
Seeds will germinate in 5 to 20 days. Full sun to partial shade, medium water needs, drought tolerant once established, does best in well-drained soil but will tolerate wet soils, 6 m tall
200 seeds per packet

Jacaranda mimosifolia (Jacaranda Tree) Seed

Striking, deciduous, ornamental tree, beautiful purple-blue flowers during spring and early Summer, large, spreading crown. A seed-grown tree will start to flower in 3 years.
Seeds will germinate in 10 to 20 days. Full sun, average water, drought tolerant, any soil, fast growing, extensive root system, plant the tree at least 5 meters away from any nearby buildings, 10 – 15 metres tall
50 seeds

Spathodea campanulata (African Tulip Tree) Seed

Popular ornamental tree for large gardens and parks, beautiful orange-red tulip-like flowers in spring, summer, and autumn, very long flowering period. traditionally used in the treatment of various disorders, flowers and bruised leaves, which have mild pain-killing and anti-inflammatory properties, can be applied directly onto wounds, attract birds
Seeds will germinate in 5 to 10 days. Full sun, Average water, Rich well-drained soil, 15 to 20 m high, Evergreen if watered through winter, Fast growing, potentially destructive roots, plant some distance away from buildings
200 seeds

Strelitzia nicolai (Giant White Bird of Paradise) Seed

Massive, evergreen, tree-like plant with multi-stems that form dense clumps, lush, tropical foliage, stunning flowers, can flower all year round, popular houseplant.
Seeds will germinate in 6-8 weeks. Full sun to part shade, very hardy, although reasonably drought tolerant, it will do best in moist, rich well-drained soil, 4 to 6 m tall
50 seeds