African Wild Plum (2 X seeds)

Common Names: Kaffir Plum, Wild Plum

Kaffir Plum is a hardy, fast-growing evergreen tree native to Southern Africa that adapts brilliantly to Perth conditions. It features glossy dark green foliage with new reddish growth and produces clusters of small red fruit with a delicious tart, plum-like flavour. It is an ideal tree for Perth gardens wanting an attractive, drought-tolerant canopy tree or a unique native-style fruit bearer.

Features:

Ideal prune height range: 4-8m

pH growing conditions: 5.5 to 7.0

Shade or full sun: Full sun to partial shade

Minimum pot year 5: 90L pot or in-ground

Time to fruit age: 4-6 years from seed.

Kaffir Plum trees are tough, low-maintenance, and grow well in Perth's sandy soils once established. They produce small greenish flowers followed by bright red oblong fruits with thin skin and juicy tart flesh. They handle heat and dry spells easily and can be grown as an ornamental shade tree, fruit specimen, or planted along borders.

Interesting Notes:

The fruit is rich in vitamin C and makes fantastic jams, jellies, and sauces due to its natural tartness. Birds and native wildlife also love the fruit.

It makes a great hardy addition to a diverse food forest, offering both shade and reliable harvests.

Limited stock. Pickup from Parkwood, WA. Delivery to Perth Metro only.

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