Gauteng is known for its beautiful jacaranda trees that add splashes of bright purple to the lush green trees in residential and business areas alike.
However, even more spectacular are the rare white jacarandas that can be seen in certain areas.
‘The white jacaranda trees are in full bloom at the moment. Herbert Baker Street is the only place in South Africa where the white jacaranda trees grow in abundance,’ wrote local Facebook page Beautiful South Africa.
Jacaranda mimosifolia is a sub-tropical tree indigenous to South America. The word ‘jacaranda’ is of Tupi-Guarani origin and means ‘fragrant’.
Photographer Andrea Ben snapped some pictures of these incredible trees:
Pictures: Beautiful South Africa/Andrea Ben
