Mimusops caffra (100 seeds)

Mimusops caffra. Sapotaceae. It is a hardy, medium-sized to large, evergreen tree with a dense neat crown of attractive grey-green leaves. It bears creamy white flowers from September to December which attract, bees, carpenter bees and sunbirds. These are followed by large orange-red fruits which are also much sought after by birds. Sowing : The best time to sow seed is in summer. Treat the seed with fungicide before sowing to prevent damping off. Locality: Ex Hort. Harvest: January 2023