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Sclerocaryabirrea

Family
Anacardiaceae (an-a-kard-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Sclerocarya (skler-oh-KAIR-yuh)
Species
birrea (BIR-ree-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Pale Green
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Vegetables
Trees
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Scarify seed before sowing
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Houston, Texas

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| October 2008 | positive

S.birrea is a large deciduous african tree.Sclerocarya stands for hard-strong nut. It is rather widespreads and could be found from Sou...Read More

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