Kei Apple

Dovyaliscaffra

Family
Salicaceae (sal-i-KAY-see-ee)
Genus
Dovyalis (doh-vee-AY-liss)
Species
caffra (KAF-fra)
Synonym
Aberia caffra
Aberia edulis
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Textured
Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
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)
Bloom Color
Pale Green
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Trees
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
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
Regional

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

Phoenix, Arizona

Escondido, California

Aripeka, Florida

Rockledge, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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Glenwood, MN (Zone 5a) | September 2010 | positive

Love this shrub. Very easy to grow, just not easy to find. Mine is going nuts here in Montana as long as I of course bring it in for the ...Read More

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | August 2003 | positive

An attractive shrub/tree for the warmer, drier areas of the US. Its fruit is edible and great for making jam. From South Africa.

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