| Botanical name | Diospyros mespilliformis |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Semi Deciduous Semi Deciduous – Sheds Part of Its Foliage During Winter/Autumn.  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Low Watering Low Watering – Requires Little Water.  Low Maintenance Low Maintenance – Requires little maintenance.  Indigenous Indigenous – Originates in South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Common name(s) | Jackal berry |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | Bears beautiful yellow leaves in autumn. |
| Fruit | The fruit is eaten by birds. |
| Wildlife attractions | birds , butterflies |
| Other languages | Jakkalsbessie (A) Motlouma (NS) Musuma (V) |
Diospyros mespilliformis (Jackal berry)
- Botanical name: Diospyros mespilliformis
- Common name(s): Jackal berry
- Categories: Trees
Plant description:
Large, semi-deciduous tree with a dense crown, and beautiful yellow leaves in autumn. The fruit is eaten by birds and it is also a good host plant for butterflies, making it an excellent choice for wildlife-friendly gardeners.
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Diospyros mespilliformis requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
Bears beautiful yellow leaves in autumn.
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