Amarula, Marula, Elephant Tree
Sclerocaryabirrea

Family: Anacardiaceae (an-a-kard-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Sclerocarya (skler-oh-KAIR-yuh)
Species: birrea (BIR-ree-uh)

Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Vegetables
Trees

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Deciduous

Foliage Color

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

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Pale Green
Chartreuse (yellow-green)

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

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