Dovyalis caffra (Kei Apple) - Image 12

Botanical name: Dovyalis caffra

Common name: Kei Apple

Family: Salicaceae    (Formerly:Flacourtiaceae)

Origin: Southwest Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapPlant used for bonsaiLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyYellow, orange flowersThorny or spinyEdible plantSeaside, salt tolerant plant
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Dovyalis caffra (Kei Apple) green leaves and sharp thorns on a wooden branch close up.
Dovyalis caffra (Kei Apple) branches covered in thick green leaves and long, stiff sharp thorns.
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