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Kiggelaria africana

Kiggelaria africana

Flower Colour
Fruit Colour

Wild Peach / Wildeperske

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Evergreen | Indigenous | Fast Growing Speed | Good Coastal Tolerance | Good Wind Tolerance

A must for a butterfly garden! The Garden Acraea butterfly naturally prunes the trees but its droppings then fertilise it and gives the tree a burst of new leaf. Many birds also feed on the seeds and Cuckoos actually prey on the larva of the butterflies! The seeds are encapsuled in decorative grey-green pods which burst open to reveal a cluster of orange seeds. The tree is hardy and fast-growing and is often also planted as a windbreak or hedge to create privacy for these reasons. The wildlife friendly garden won't be complete with the Wild Peach tree.

Attracts Birds: Fruit
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruiting Season: Summer / Autumn
Showy Feature: Fruit
Miscellaneous Characteristics: Male and female. Host plant to the Garden Acraea butterfly.
Drought Resistant
Wind Break
Hedge
Clay Soil
Minimal Waste
Small Garden
Pot
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