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Afrocanthium inerme

by Johan Wentzel

Afrocanthium inerme
Common Name
Turkey berry
Plant Type
Tree
A shrub or small tree with glossy, dark green foliage; branches are armed with spines.
Plant Description

Afrocanthium inerme is a shrub or small tree with glossy, dark green foliage; branches are armed with spines. Small greenish flowers appear in spring. It attracts birds, especially Loeries. Prune out lower branches to form a small tree. Very adaptable and drought resistant; however it thrives if fed and watered regularly.

On the Highveld,Afrocanthium inerme should be planted in a protected spot.

Afrikaanse Naam
Doringklipels
Hardiness
Semi hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Evergreen
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
Spring
Flower Colour
Green
Shape
Upright
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
5m
Region
Limpopo, Eastern Seaboard.
Habitat
Coastal and montane forest
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes

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