Mazhar Botanic Garden

Sclerocarya birrea (A.Rich.) Hochst.

Cider tree jelly plum

Sample code: EGY-MBG-001160
Common name: Cider tree, jelly plum
English name: Marula, Maroola nut
Arabic name: مارولا
Native: Southern Africa
Country: Tropical africa
(PGR): Rare

Deciduous tree grow up to 18 m tall, crown rounded and mottled, grey bark leaves imparipinnate with numerous leaflets male and female flowers on separate plants fruit yellow 3-4 cm in diameter, edible contains a hard seed enclosing edible kernels, the seed encloses 2–3 soft white edible kernels (nuts), which are rich in oil and protein

ornamental. nut. edible.

Poupartia birrea (A    Rich ) Aubrev, Spondias birrea A Rich

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Texture: Clay Loam Sandy
Fertility: Intermediate
Drainage: Moderately well drained
Salinity: Low
Water Sources: Moderate Water
Climates: Subtropics
Lights: Full sun Light shade
Propagation: Seeds, cuttings, grafting
Flowering time: Summer
Zone: 9 : 11
pH range: 6.0-7.5

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