The Naartjie tree is irresistible to fruit lovers because of its delicious sweet taste.  It has dark green leaves and produces scented white flowers in Spring followed by its juicy fruit in Summer.

Naartjie trees are commonly used indoors or as container plants.  It needs regular watering, but ensure it has good drainage as it cannot tolerate waterlogged sites.

• Young trees need to be protected from frost
• Tolerates temperatures as low as 5°C
• Estimated height: 3-6m
• Estimated width: 1.8-6.5m
• Planting distance: 5m

Cultivars: ‘Cape’, ‘Fagan’, ‘Groenskil’, Japanese ‘Satsuma’ and ‘Oonshu’.

Pollen compatibility: Self-pollinating.

Water requirements: Water regularly.

Fun facts: Naartjie’s don’t rot easy so it isn’t necessary to pick them as soon as they bear fruit.