Majidea zanguebarica (Black Pearl)
Majidea zanguebarica (Black Pearl) yellow flower clusters emerging atop lush green pinnate leaves.
Botanical names: Majidea zanguebarica, Harpullia zanguebarica
Common names: Black Pearl, Velvet-seed Tree, Mgambo Tree
Family: Sapindaceae
Origin: Africa
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 10-11
Plant form: Small tree
Mature height: 10-20 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular
Flower color: Red, crimson, vinous; yellow, orange
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growingSmall tree to 5m. Leaves compound, pinnate, up to 10 pairs leaflets. Flowers small green, dense custers. Fruits spherical with 3 lobes, 3cm long; splits open, interior bright red with 3 spherical, velvety blue-black seeds.
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Majidea zanguebarica (Black Pearl) branch dangling with open red pods and round black fruit
Majidea zanguebarica (Black Pearl) leaves with a distinct veined texture held by a person.
Majidea zanguebarica (Black Pearl) clusters of light yellow flower parts among deep green compound leaves
Majidea zanguebarica (Black Pearl) with delicate yellow flowers and ripe reddish capsules hanging from branches.
Majidea zanguebarica (Black Pearl) revealing dark round fruit within a split red outer shell
Majidea zanguebarica (Black Pearl) open fruit capsule revealing round dark grey seeds inside pink interior.
Majidea zanguebarica (Black Pearl) fruit pods with dark seeds inside amidst wet green foliage.
Majidea zanguebarica (Black Pearl) with delicate green petals and an inner pink center.
Majidea zanguebarica (Black Pearl) green leaves with water droplets resting on the surface.
Majidea zanguebarica (Black Pearl) tree filled with many small yellow fruit and dark foliage
Majidea zanguebarica (Black Pearl) showing brown split fruit pods hanging from thin woody tree branches.
Majidea zanguebarica (Black Pearl) showing open tan pods with internal red color and black seeds.
Majidea zanguebarica (Black Pearl) showing split tan husks, red interiors, and dark round fruit.
Majidea zanguebarica (Black Pearl) with clusters of small yellow flowers sitting among dark green foliage
Majidea zanguebarica (Black Pearl) fruit with red interiors and dark seeds dangling from a leafy branch.
Majidea zanguebarica (Black Pearl) flower with pale green petals and a red center
Majidea zanguebarica (Black Pearl) flower cluster with pale green petals and small orange centers visible
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