Sideroxylon inerme

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Description

A
Coastal - 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

• PlantZA
• Wikipedia

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

Genus

Sideroxylon