About This Product
Botanical Name: Harpephyllum caffrum
Common Name: South African Wild Plum
Tropical evergreen tree with an upright, rounded form and rough gray bark. Emerald green, sickle-shaped leaves crowd branch tips. Small creamy white flowers are available in summer, followed by edible plum-like fruits. Fruits are often used in jams or jellies.
USDA Zone: Zones 9 - 11
Sunset Zone: Zones 5, 6, 8 - 24
Mature Height: 40 - 50 feet
Mature Width: 40 - 50 feet
Light Needs: Full Sun, Filtered Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade, Shade
Water Needs: Low, Moderate