Pentadesma butyracea (African Butter Tree)

Pentadesma butyracea (African Butter Tree) with red young leaves and small green flower buds close up
Pentadesma butyracea (African Butter Tree) branch with red new growth and developing pale green flower buds

Botanical name: Pentadesma butyracea

Common name: African Butter Tree

Family: Clusiaceae / Guttiferae

Origin: West Tropical Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Plant type: Spice or herb
Small tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Semi-shadeSun exposure: Semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
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Image gallery: 7 images
Pentadesma butyracea (African Butter Tree) green flower buds on a close up branch.
Pentadesma butyracea (African Butter Tree) green flower buds growing on a woody stem.
Pentadesma butyracea (African Butter Tree) brown fruit close up revealing creamy yellow interior pulp
Pentadesma butyracea (African Butter Tree) broken open revealing creamy yellow pulp inside brown textured rind
Pentadesma butyracea (African Butter Tree) brown fruit hanging amidst dark green leaves close up
Pentadesma butyracea (African Butter Tree) with brown pear-shaped fruit hanging among thick green foliage
Pentadesma butyracea (African Butter Tree) cut open yellow fruit with brown skin close up
Pentadesma butyracea (African Butter Tree) showing cut fruit halves next to a whole brown fruit.
Pentadesma butyracea (African Butter Tree) brown fruit with green leaves close up shot
Pentadesma butyracea (African Butter Tree) hanging with brown oval fruit among smooth green foliage.
Pentadesma butyracea (African Butter Tree) brown fruit with smooth green leaves on a branch.
Pentadesma butyracea (African Butter Tree) bearing a single brown fruit alongside oblong green leaves.
Pentadesma butyracea (African Butter Tree) round brown fruit held in a hand close up.
Pentadesma butyracea (African Butter Tree) round brown fruit held in a hand for inspection.


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