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Vangueria madagascarensis

by Johan Wentzel

Vangueria madagascarensis
Common Name
Smoothed-leave medlar
Plant Type
Shrub
Vangueria madagascarensis, a small tree, has thin, leathery dark green leaves and bears edible fruit that is enjoyed by man and beast. It is an ideal tree to lure wildlife into your garden.
Plant Description

Vangueria madagascarensis, a small tree, has thin, leathery dark green leaves and bears edible fruit that is enjoyed by man and beast. The small size also makes it suitable for a town garden or a rockery.

Vangueria madagascarensis is an ideal tree to lure wildlife into your garden

Afrikaanse Naam
Gladdeblaar mispel
Hardiness
Hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Deciduous
Growth Rate
Moderate
Flowering Time
Spring
Flower Colour
Yellow
Shape
Compact
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
3m
Region
Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo
Habitat
Rocky outcrops
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes
  • Vangueria madagascarensis

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