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29.50 € Kei Apple, Umkokola - Dovyalis caffra
8311J - Spring 2024
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28.95 € Kei Apple, Umkokola - Dovyalis caffra
8311K - Spring 2024
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0.40 € FERTILISER
8311A - Available
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- Description
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Area of origin: Africa
Adult dimensions: Height up to 3m, width up to 2m
Foliage: Deciduous to semi-persistent
Soil type: Rich and well-drained, with no stagnant moisture
Hardiness: Hardy to -5°C
Exposure: Full sun
Density of plantation: 1 plant every 1.20m
Characteristics and uses:
The Dovyalis Caffra is a thorny Apple tree which produces small yellow apples at the end of summer. The Kei apples are juicy and slightly acid with a texture reminiscent of an apricot. They can be eaten fresh once ripe, or they can be made into jam and used in desserts. Apart from these culinary qualities, the Kei apple tree can be planted alone in cold regions, but then it needs to be protected in winter; it can be used in hedges such as low or defensive hedges, as well as in fruit or live hedges.
Plant them now: the shortest way to your plate is through your garden!
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