Kaffir Plums???? (forum)

Leona starts with ...
Just saw these for sale at my local Bunnings...anyone know anything about them at all? They are only $12.99.

Time: 14th March 2008 9:54pm

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Anonymous says...
at that price just buy it.

Time: 15th March 2008 11:02am

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Leona says...
I realise it is a good price - I just want to know if anyone knows of them. In particular, I want to know how large they grow and what the fruit tastes like...and basically any other relevant info on them, as I have never heard of them before and cant find much info on the net about them either.

Time: 15th March 2008 3:04pm

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manda says...
I did a search on daley's web site and this is what it came up with.

KAFFIR PLUM (Harpephyllum caffrum) A South African small
tree, very ornamental, branches are brittle in heavy winds. It flowers
and fruits from summer to fall. The fruit, borne in clusters are red
about an inch long, thin skin with a pleasantly sour flesh.
Ht 8mt; Frost tolerant - Med; Pollination requirred - No; Evergreen; Harvest Dec - April


Time: 15th March 2008 3:30pm

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Leona says...
Thanks Manda. I just found some interesting info on them too...apparently they can interfere with underground water pipes so I think I will give it a miss.
http://www.cloudforest.com/cafe/forum/24530.html

Time: 15th March 2008 3:45pm

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Leona says...
Actually, I think I will get one still and just keep it in a pot lol

Time: 15th March 2008 3:49pm

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Anonymous says...
they are tasty

Time: 15th March 2008 4:09pm

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manda says...
Leona - that is what the humble pot is created for... plants like these. lol.

but with that price you can't go wrong to give it a try in a pot

Time: 15th March 2008 4:35pm

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Leona says...
Very true...thanks guys! If I get some fruit off it, I will let you all know how it tastes ;)

Time: 16th March 2008 4:47pm

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