Hpss

Produces very hard, durable wood for furniture and tool handles; also used as a hardy windbreak.

Hardy, pod-bearing trees often found in dry climates, known for their distinctive thorns and yellow puffball blooms.

Prunus africana, the African cherry, It has a wide distribution in Africa, occurring in montane regions of central and southern Africa and on the islands of Bioko, São-Tomé, Grande Comore, and Madagascar. It can be found at 900–3,400 m (3,000–10,000 ft) above sea level. It is a canopy tree 30–40 m in height, and is the tallest member of Prunus. Large-diameter trees have impressive, spreading crowns. It requires a moist climate, 900–3,400 mm (35–130 in) annual rainfall, and is moderately frost-tolerant. P. africana appears to be a light-demanding, secondary-forest species. It is a vital medicinal tree and is classified as vulnerable species due to over harvesting for its bark.

Fast-growing tropical tree that can live for over 100 years

Warburgia ugandensis, also known as Ugandan greenheart or simply greenheart tree, is a species of evergreen tree native to East Africa. Countries in which the plant species is found include Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. The wood is resistant to insect attack[1] and very strong. It was commonly used for the yoke pole of ox-wagons, the Disselboom. Early Indian immigrants to Kenya, working on the construction of the railway, used the leaves to flavor their curries before the chilli plant was commonly introduced. The flavor is hot and subtly different from . Due to overexploitation for medicinal uses, the tree is classified under vulnerable category.

Tropical fruit tree producing sweet mangoes

A spectacular tropical tree famous for its large, upward-facing clusters of fiery orange-red flowers that resemble glowing flames.

Ornamental tree with purple flowers; used for poles and traditional medicine.