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Afrocanthium inerme

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

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.

Doringklipels
Semi hardy
Sun
Water wise
Evergreen
Fast
Spring
Green
Upright
Loam
5m
Limpopo, Eastern Seaboard.
Coastal and montane forest
Yes

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annette@wildflowernursery.co.za

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