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Photo Credits:
M. Ritter, J. Reimer and C. Stubler

Photo Locations:
Cal Poly State University - San Luis Obispo, CA and Franceschi Park - Santa Barbara, CA

SOUTH AFRICAN WILD PLUM
Harpephyllum caffrum

General Notes

     New growth is red. Native to Southern Africa. Trees may be referred to as male or female.

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• Harpephyllum caffrum - Anacardiaceae
• Native To: Southern Africa
• Habit: Erect or Spreading with a Low Canopy.
  Has Evergreen foliage.
• Shape: Oval or Rounded
• Sunset Zones: 17, 19 and 21 - 24
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 10
• Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Water Needs: Moist Soil
• Soil Type: Loam or Sand
• Soil pH: Slightly Acidic to Neutral
• Salinity Tolerance: Coastal Good
• Seaside Tolerance: Good in Mild Zone
• Height: 35 feet
• Growth Rate: 36 Inches per Season
• Landscape Use: Screen
• Longevity: 40 to 150 years
• Leaves: Pinnately Compound Odd Glossy Dark Green. Evergreen.
• Flowers: Inconspicuous, Green or White. Flowers in Spring. Has either male or female flowers (dioecious). Trees may be sold as male or female.
• Fruit: Red Drupe, Medium (0.50 - 1.50 inches), fruiting in Summer. Edible.
• Bark: Dark Brown or Light Gray, Rough
• Shading Capacity: Rated as Moderate in Leaf
• Branch Strength: Rated as Medium
• Litter Issue: Wet Fruit
• Root Damage Potential: Rated as Low
• Health Hazard: None Known
• Biogenic Emissions: Moderate

Cite This Page:
SelecTree. "Harpephyllum caffrum Tree Record." 1995-2012. Jun 20, 2013.
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