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Vangueria infausta , Wild Medlar

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Vangueria infausta

Wild Medlar
Family: Rubiaceae
Origin: South Africa
Small tree 10-20 ft

Small tree 10-20 ft

Full sun

Moderate water

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Deciduous

Edible

Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

This is a deciduous shrub or small tree with large, velvet and lush leaves. The plant can be single or multistemmed, but usually the latter.

The fruit is almost round, glossy dark green when young and changing to a light brown when ripe.

The Wild Medlar is a hardy and drought resistant plant that can withstand moderate cold.

Similar plants:

Vangueria madagascariensis (Spanish Tamarind)

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Vangueria infausta - seeds

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3356 Vangueria infausta - seeds

Wild Medlar. This is a deciduous shrub or small tree.... more
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