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African Peach

Sarcocephalus latifolius
Plant List > Fruit and Nut Trees > African Peach
A tropical tree producing a fruit that, when ripe, has dark red flesh that is sweet and juicy. The fruit itself can be up to about 8cm in diameter. The taste is somewhat between that of an apple and strawberry. The fragrant flower heads can also be cooke... Read More
Other Names: African Fig, Guinea Peach, Pin Cushion Tree, Sarcocephalus latifolius

$39.00

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Specifications of African Peach

Preferred Climate TropicalLearn About Climate Zones

Grown From CuttingLearn About Propagation Methods

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) +10m

Plants required to Pollinate 1+ Beneficial (cross pollination helps with fruit set)Learn about Pollination

Can it Handle Frosts? Likes Temps above 5deg

Amount of leaves in Winter? No Leaves (Deciduous)

Suitability in Pots Yes

Water Requirements Moderate Watering, Drought Hardy (Little Watering)

Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree? No (Full Size)

Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest 5+ Years

Sun or Shade Full (Sun:80%-100%), Part (Sun:50-80%)

Preferred Soil Type Good Drainage

Soil pH Moderately Acidic (5.5-6.5)

Fruiting/Harvest Months January, February, March, April

Fertiliser All Purpose

Plant Width 6m+

Growth Rate Fast

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Pollinators for the African Peach

Observed as self pollinating by some growers but there are reports fruit is of better quality when paired with another

African Peach

$39.00

A tropical tree producing a fruit that, when ripe, has dark red flesh that is sweet and juicy. The fruit itself can be up to about 8cm in diameter. The taste is somewhat between that of an apple and strawberry. The fragrant flower heads can also be cooked as a vegetable. Prefers a wet tropical climate but trees can be quite drought tolerant once established, and has a deciduous habit. In its native range, people use other parts of this tree for medicinal, horticultural and utilitarian purposes
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African Peach Reviews & Tips

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Customer Tips & Reviews African Peach★★★★★★ 5.0 of 5 stars

Lindsay ★★★★★ 3months ago

ALICE RIVER, QLD

African Peach

I chose this plant because it is closely related to a native Australian species but has nicer tasting fruit.

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