Kei Apple
Dovyaliscaffra

Family: Salicaceae (sal-i-KAY-see-ee)
Genus: Dovyalis (doh-vee-AY-liss)
Species: caffra (KAF-fra)

Synonym:Aberia caffra

Synonym:Aberia edulis

Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Trees

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Evergreen
Textured

Foliage Color

Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Spacing

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Pale Green
Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
By simple layering
By air layering

Seed Collecting