Sideroxylon inerme
Description
ACoastal - exposed conditions with alkaline sands (Strandveld); . Size: Medium. A great fire break.
Propagation instructions - cuttings
These trees can be grown from cuttings but only semi-matured side shoots should be used. Cuttings however should be placed in a mist unit with bottom heating. Cuttings should root within 6 to 8 weeks and after rooting should be hardened off for two weeks. The cuttings should then be potted up in a well-drained soil mix.
Propagation instructions - seeds
Results have shown that seed sowing is the best method of propagation. Collect the fruits and remove the flesh before sowing the seeds. Sow seed in a sandy, loam soil mix in a seed tray. Keep the tray moist in a warm place that will enhance better germination. Seeds should take 4 to 6 weeks to germinate. Sow seed in summer.
Sources and references
Scientific name
Sideroxylon inerme
Common name(s)
White Milkwood
Features
- Can be used as a hedge
- Good for coastal areas
- It provides medicinal value
- This will attract honey bees