Tree Name:
Karee Swart / Black Karee / Searsia lancea

Leaves
Evergreen
Origin
Indigenuous
Growth
5m - 7m
Searsia lancea, commonly known as the Karee or Wild Karee, is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree native to Southern Africa. Typically growing 5 to 7 meters tall, it features a slender, upright form with glossy, dark green, pinnate leaves. In spring, it produces small, inconspicuous greenish flowers, which give way to clusters of red or purple berries, attracting birds and wildlife. Searsia lancea thrives in a variety of well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Drought-tolerant once established, it is often used in landscaping for its attractive foliage, wildlife value, and ability to withstand harsh conditions.