Wild Apricot Fruit Plant (Dovyalis zeyheri)

Common Name: Wild Apricot

Botanical Name: Dovyalis zeyheri

General Information:

Small to medium-sized evergreen tree, growing from 2 - 13 m. Single- or multi-stemmed stem structure.

Found throughout southern Africa. Similar in general appearance to the Kei Apple.

Orange-yellow fruits can be eaten raw. Fruits have a fairly sweet, tasty, sour flavor.

Nutritional Information:

Apricots (Prunus armeniaca L.) are a great source of antioxidants, including beta-carotene, and vitamins A, C, and E.

High in polyphenol antioxidants called flavonoids, which have protective effects against various illnesses, including diabetes and heart disease.

Cultivation Details:

Bloom Time/Fruiting: 3 to 5 Years

Maintenance Required: Moderate