Sclerocarya birrea
Marula
A versatile drought-resistant tree loved throughout Africa.
Additional Information
Information | Details |
---|---|
Botanical Name | Sclerocarya birrea |
Common Name | Marula |
Also Known As | Maroela |
SA Tree No | 360 |
Tree Type | Deciduous |
Attracts | Birds, Bees, Butterflies |
Features | Shade Tree, Fodder Tree |
Flowering Season | Spring, Summer |
Focal | No |
Fragrant | No |
Frost Tolerance | Semi-Hardy |
Fruiting Season | Summer, Autumn |
Growth Rate | Fast >500mm |
Minimal Leaf Shedding | No |
Origin | Indigenous |
Soil pH | |
Root System | Aggressive |
Soil Type | Sandy, Loam, Well Drained |
Suitable Garden Size | Medium, Large |
Suitable Planting Area | Full Sun |
Aloes & Trees Pricing
Size | Price | Height | Trunk Thickness |
---|---|---|---|
20L
| R175-R305 *5 Min
| 1.0m – 1.2m
| 5mm – 15mm
|
40L
| R390-R750 *2 Min | 1.3m – 1.8m
| 12mm – 20mm
|
50L
| R400-R950 *2 Min
| 1.3m – 1.9m
| 15mm – 25mm
|
100L
| R895-R2350 *1 Min
| 1.8m – 2.5m
| 20mm – 30mm
|
250L
| R2400-R3500 *1 Min
| 2.5m – 4.0m
| 30mm – 50mm
|
500L
| R3500-R6500 *1 Min | 4.0m – 7.0m
| 50mm – 120mm
|
1000L
| R6500-R12500 *1 Min
| 6.0m – 10.0m
| 80mm – 120mm
|
E.O.G
| R8500-R25000+ *1 Min
| 5.0m – 12.0m
| Variable
|
Description
A medium to large, deciduous tree appreciated for its edible fruit, seeds, medicine and other assets around villages and farm areas. Many fruit farming communities plant a few of these trees to lure pollinators to their farm early in Spring.
It bears fruit from Summer to Autumn and its red and yellow flowers bloom from Spring to Summer. Often used as a feature tree in garden landscapes and can be pruned to bonsai.
- Young trees need to be protected from frost
- Tolerates temperatures as low as -35°c
- Estimated height: 9-17m
- Estimated width: 8-15m
- Drought-resistant
- Disease susceptibility: aphids
Pollen compatibility: Two types are needed for pollination.
Water requirements: Water every 2-3 days depending on the season.
Fun facts: The natural oil that gets extracted from Marula trees can be used as an antioxidant, for emollient and moisturizing.