TreeBook: Tree Species Indigenous to Southern Africa, indexed by Scientific name.
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Englerophytum magalismontanum
Englerophytum magalismontanum | Transvaal milkplum | Stamvrug | Attractive leaves and interesting fruit. Something quite different | Bateleur Nature Reserve
Gardening ideas
Transvaal milkplum is an ideal tree for a small or even very small garden. Plant it for its edible fruit and rust-brown new leaves which change to glossy, dark-green later on. It is a decorative tree which will stand out in your garden.
Englerophytum magalismontanum
Transvaal milkplum
Stamvrug
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It is hardy - survives a minimum temperature of -2C
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It will grow in soil type:
well-drained, sandy or rocky
Small: 2.5m high, 2m crown
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Mature size?
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Plant in container?
Yes
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It's leaf growth is
evergreen
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It's growth rate is
medium
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It's roots are
non-aggressive
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It's drought tolerance?
needs modest water
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Sexes?
Separate male and female trees
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Birds?
Fruit eaters
None
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Screening value?
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Flowers?
inconspicuous
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Value to game?
no value