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Care of the plant Kiggelaria africana or Wild peach.

Care of the tree Kiggelaria africana or Wild peach

The genus Kiggelaria, family Achariaceae, comprised 9 species of shrubs and trees native to Africa. Currently only one species is included: Kiggelaria africana.

Common name: Wild peach. This species is native to eastern and southern Africa.

They are low-branched, wide-crowned trees that reach 10 meters (32.8 feet) in height. The leaves are ovo-lanceolate in shape and are bright green on the upper surface and greyish green on the underside. The flowers appear in clusters, are bell-shaped and greenish-yellow in color. They bloom from spring to summer.

Wild peach is used to form screens and as a shade tree; it's ideal for Mediterranean coastal gardens.

Kiggelaria africana needs full sun exposure and a Mediterranean climate. It resists frosts down to -2 ºC (28.4 ºF).

Wild peach can grow in rocky soils but prefers well-drained soil that contains organic matter.

Kiggelaria africana resists drought quite well; water moderately waiting for the substrate to dry.

Fertilize with manure or compost in the fall.

Prune only if you want to achieve a tree size.

Wild peach is a plant resistant to pests and diseases.

Kiggelaria africana propagates from seeds sown in spring and by cuttings in early summer.

Images of the tree Kiggelaria africana or Wild peach

Kiggelaria africana
Kiggelaria africana
Kiggelaria africana