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Sclerocarya birrea, Marula

Sclerocarya birrea

Marula
Family: Anacardiaceae
Origin: South Africa
USDA Zone: 9-11?

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

Large tree taller than 20 ft

Full sun

Moderate water

Edible plant

Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Ethnomedical plant.
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Subtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

The marula is a medium-sized to large deciduous tree with an erect trunk and rounded crown. The fruit is edible, eaten either fresh or made into a delicious jelly.

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Link to this plant:

https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/sclerocarya_birrea.htm

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