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Description

A medium sized, shrubby tree to 15-30 feet. Branches contain small thorns. Male and female flowers occur on separate plants. Some varieties of the hybrid are reported to have perfect flowers, containing both male and female parts.

Hardiness

Hardy to some frost, for brief periods of time. The hybrid is reportedly slightly more frost hardy and could perhaps stand temperatures to the mid 20's (F).

Growing Environment

Grow in full or filtered sun. Water regularly during growing season. The species is quite resilient once established.

Propagation

Named varieties are reproduced by cuttings and grafts. Propagation by seeds can be done, but male or female plants will be obtained.

Uses

The fruits can be eaten fresh and along with the hybrid D. abyssinica x hebecarpa are considered some of the best of the genus.

Native Range

Native to forests of East Africa, particularly in Kenya and Uganda.

Related Species

Salicaceae
	Azara petiolaris Holly Azara		Dovyalis abyssinica Dovyalis abyssinica
	Dovyalis caffra Kei Apple		Dovyalis hebecarpa Ketembilla
	Dovyalis zeyheri Wild Apricot		Flacourtia indica Governor's Plum
	Flacourtia inermis Louvi		Flacourtia jangomans Indian Plum
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