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Diospyros austro-africana

by Johan Wentzel

Diospyros austro-africana
Common Name
Firesticks
Plant Type
Shrub
Diospyros austro-africana is a very hardy, evergreen, attractive small shrub that has small leaves that turn a blackish-red in winter. Plant in a well-drained soil. It is very hardy.
Plant Description

Diospyros austro-africana is a very hardy, evergreen, attractive small shrub that has small leaves that turn a blackish-red in winter. Tiny red flowers borne from August to November are followed by attractive, edible red to black berries.

Plant Diospyros austro-africana in sun or semi-shade. It attracts birds and insects and with its unusual foliage makes an interesting addition to any garden. Keep on the dry side.

You may find stock of this plant at Random Harvest.

Afrikaanse Naam
Kritikom
Hardiness
Very hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Evergreen
Growth Rate
Moderate
Flowering Time
Early summer
Flower Colour
Red
Shape
Upright
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
1.5m
Region
Gauteng, Free State, Mpumalanga
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky outcrops
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes
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