Crown Jewels

There are many plants and trees growing in the garden and greenhouses of the Hortus. Some species are very rare or notable because of their size or they have played a role in the history of the garden. The Hortus has put 9 of these species in the spotlight. Click on the name for more information about that 'crown jewel'.

• Victoria amazonica
• Quiver tree
• Welwitschia
• Encephalartos Woodii
• Microcycas calocoma
• Oil palm
• Coffee
• Eastern cape giant cycad
• Wollemi pine