Description
Dovyalis zeyheri (Salicaceae) This plant is indigenous to South Africa and grows in the summer rainfall areas. It is a small to medium sized, evergreen tree growing from 2-13m. The stem can be single or multi-stemmed. The bark is a light grey-brown, it becomes rough and flaking on older trees. Young branches are covered with hairs and long, straight spines are usually present. The wild apricot is a good tree for wild fruit, the taste is sour but refreshing and is eaten by people and animals. The fruit makes a good jelly. Sowing : Sow seeds in summer. Locality : Krugersdorp. Harvest : January 2019
