Botanical Name: Harpephyllum caffrum
Common Name: Wild Plum Type of Plant: dicot: tree Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape an erect, mostly single-trunked tree, with irregular zig-zag branching forming a dense rounded canopy Height 20-40' (50') Spread equal Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors full or partial sun Soil well-draining loam Hardiness some frost (zones 17, 19, 21-24); prefers mild coastal locale Morphology: Leaves pinnately compound, alternate (often crowded at ends of branches) 10-18" long with an odd-number (11-19) lanceolate leaflets Flowers white, tiny, in mostly terminal panicles; late spring to summer Fruit a drupe: plum-red, oval, 3/4"-1" long Propagation: seed Usage: widely used in Southern California as a shade tree or small accent tree for its showy fruit and glossy foliage Landscape Care: Watering regular preferred; tolerates some drought after established Fertilizing balanced, in spring; add iron to correct chlorosis Pruning to shape desired; thin out canopy Pests/Diseases aphids, sooty mold Special Conditions/Other Origin: China/India Family: Anacardiaceae Notes: |
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