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Harpephyllum caffrum

Harpephyllum caffrum, Wild Plum, Sour Plum, Harpephyllum Caffrum Fruit, Harpephyllum Caffrum Tree, Harpephyllum Caffrum Fruit, Caffrum, Harpephyllum caffrum Wild Plum

Harpephyllum caffrum, commonly known as Wild Plum or Sour Plum, is a small tree grown for its form, foliage, and fruits. Through summer it bears small, green flowers which result in green berries which age to red. The fruits are set amidst the large, dark green leaves on this sub-tropical tree grows with a dense, rounded crown to about 8 m tall and 6 m wide. Harpephyllum caffrum is commonly included in avenue plantings, grown as a specimen, or planted to attract wildlife.

Harpephyllum caffrum tree with orange berries and green foliage.

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Suited to regions:Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:Trees
Height:8.00 m
Spread:6.00 m
Flowering time:Summer
Tolerances:
Garden uses:Avenues, Living areas, Pool areas, Screening
Garden styles:Backyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Tropical
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asHarpephyllum caffrum, Wild Plum, Sour Plum, Harpephyllum Caffrum Fruit, Harpephyllum Caffrum Tree, Harpephyllum Caffrum Fruit, Caffrum, Harpephyllum caffrum Wild Plum
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Harpephyllum caffrum, commonly known as Wild Plum or Sour Plum, is a small tree grown for its form, foliage, and fruits. Through summer it bears small, green flowers which result in green berries which age to red. The oval, palatable fruits attract birds and other wildlife into the garden. The fruits are set amidst the large, dark green leaves. This sub-tropical tree grows with a dense, rounded crown to about 8 m tall and 6 m wide, performing best when grown in full sun on a well-drained, sheltered site. Harpephyllum caffrum is commonly included in avenue plantings, grown as a specimen, or planted to attract wildlife.

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