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Dovyalis zeyheri

by Johan Wentzel

Dovyalis zeyheri
Common Name
Wild apricot
Plant Type
Tree
Dovyalis zeyheri has bark that is a light grey-brown and becomes rough and flaking on older trees. it is an excellent security hedge. Fruit attracts birds. It is fairly hardy. Sexes separate.
Plant Description

Dovyalis zeyheri has bark that is a light grey-brown and becomes rough and flaking on older trees. Young branches are covered with hairs and long, straight spines are usually present.  The spines may reach up to 60mm in length and make this plant an excellent security hedge. Fruit attracts birds. Sexes separate.

You may find stock of this plant at Random Harvest.

Afrikaanse Naam
Wilde appelkoos
Hardiness
Hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Deciduous
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
Spring
Flower Colour
White
Shape
Upright
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
3m
Region
Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, Limpopo, North West
Habitat
Grassland, Forest margin, Rocky outcrops
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes

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