Identify this tree growing at Stellenbosch University

Question

This woody shrub or tree is growing under the assegaais by the Neelsie at the University of Stellenbosh in South Africa. What species is it?

Answer 1

This looks like Rhaphiolepis, a genus of mostly shrubs in the family Rosaceae. The two most widely cultivated species are R. umbellata and R. indica. These species are quite similar and easily confused. According to: http://keybase.rbg.vic.gov.au/keys/show/6559 they can be separated by the following characters.

Leaves serrate ------------------> R. indica Leaves entire or crenate ---> R. umbellata

Thanks to the good close up images provided, I think we can be fairly sure the specimen in question is Rhaphiolepis umbellata, as the leaves shown clearly have margins which are entire (smooth) to crenate (notched/ scalloped/ with rounded teeth) as opposed to serrate (sharp, saw like teeth).

Some links for further info:

https://keyserver.lucidcentral.org/weeds/data/media/Html/rhaphiolepis_umbellata.htm

https://www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/14464/i-Rhaphiolepis-umbellata-i/Details

http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=290648&isprofile=0&