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Dovyalis caffra

Family: FLACOURTIACEAE

English: Kei-apple

Small tree with large edible fruits - vicious thorns make it an impenetrable hedge. Mulch thickly with good compost, water regularly and feed with high nitrogen organic or chemical fertilizer to boost growth. Needs a sunny or semi-shade, sheltered position.

Location: E. Cape to KZN and Limpopo

Dovyalis rhamnoides

Family: FLACOURTIACEAE

Afrikaans: Gewone suurbessie

Attractive, small tree with shiny serrated foliage, long spiny thorns make this an excellent barrier or hedge. Fruit highly sought-after by birds. Very elegant garden or bonsai subject. Mulch thickly with good compost, water regularly and feed with high nitrogen organic or chemical fertilizer to boost growth.

Location: S. Cape to KZN and Limpopo