Botanical name | Apodytes dimidiata |
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Plant Care | ![]() Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day. ![]() Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures. ![]() Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering. ![]() Indigenous Indigenous – Originates in South Africa. |
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Flowers | January February October November December Bears white flowers in summer. |
Common name(s) | White pear |
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Uses in landscape design | Coastal |
Fruit | Flowers are followed by decorative bunches of berries. |
Growth rate | Slow |
Interesting planting ideas | Due to its tolerance to salt -laden air this is a valid candidate for coastal gardens. |
Interesting info | This tree is classified as protected in South Africa. |
Other languages | Witpeer (A) |
Apodytes dimidiata (White pear)
- Botanical name: Apodytes dimidiata
- Common name(s): White pear
- Categories: Trees
Plant description:
A fairly fast-growing evergreen with glossy foliage. Bears white flowers in summer, followed by decorative bunches of black berries. It is tolerant of salt-laden air and will grow at the coast.
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Apodytes dimidiata requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
January February October November December
Bears white flowers in summer.