The Cape ash is an evergreen tree that grows to a height of around 15m. In South Africa it is mostly found in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal, but grows in a number of different habitats.

The light and soft wood of the Cape ash makes good furniture and is also used for light construction, poles and tool handles. Ekebergia capensis is a good shade tree ideal for farms and game farms ...

Benson recently visited respected gardener Piet van der Walt, of Plan-telus Nursery in Jeffreys Bay, for advice on which trees to plant. “He recommended the Cape Ash and Wild Plum trees. Both trees ...