The commemorative tree planting is an STF initiative which normally takes place during the months of July and August each year.
We only plant genetic indigenous species from the Stellenbosch basin, and not foreign, private or exotic trees.
For the 2027 tree planting season, our selection is:
- Assegai Tree / Curtisia dentata
- Tarwood / Loxostylis alata
- Forest Elder / Nuxia floribunda
- Wild Olive / Olea Africana
- Yellowwood / Podocarpus latifolius
- Water Berry / Syzygium cordatum
- Natal Mahogany / Trichilia emetica
The cost per tree donation is R14,000. This covers the following:
- An indigenous tree supplied by Trees SA
- Planting and caring of the tree.
- The tree will be replaced free of charge should it not survive the first 24 months
- Securing of and erecting of a plaque bearing the name of the tree and the desired commemorative message
We planted over 30 trees in the 2026 season. Should you be interested in donating a tree in 2027, please complete the form below.
Please click here to view our tree locations.
The Annual STF Commemorative Tree Planting Initiative should not be confused with the recently announced Historic Centre Tree Planting Project. For more information about that project, please click here.
Bank details:
Account Name: Stellenbosch Trail Fund
Bank: Investec Bank Limited
Branch Code: 580105
Account Number: 10012005483
Account Type: Cheque
By completing the form below, you confirm that you'll be added to the 2027 STF Tree Donors Newsletter. You'll have the option to sign up to additional STF Newsletters.
