KEI APPLE /UMKOLO - 30 SEEDS (Dovyalis Caffra)

KEI APPLE    Dovyalis caffra   a.k.a. Umkolo
 

Bright yellow to orange fruit with similarly colored flesh, having a acidic flavor. The fruits are very juicy and resemble small flattened apricots.

The plants contain prominent spikes on the branches. 

Fruiting is generally very intense, with fruits lining the branches for several months during the summer.

Hardiness
A subtropical shrub or tree, capable of surviving temperatures to 20F.

Growing Environment
Kei apple's are both drought and salt tolerant and are often used as coastal landscaping shrubs.

Uses

Fruits are often sprinkled with sugar and eaten fresh. They can also be used in a variety of desserts.

Native Range
Native to the Kei River region of Southwest Africa. The Kei Apple has adapted to subtropical regions throughout the world