Diospyros austro africana
Fire Sticks / Kritikom
Diospyros austro-africana
Firesticks (e), Kritikom (a)
S.A. No. 190
|
Type |
Size |
Characteristics |
Flowers |
Position |
|
Shrub |
1-6m |
Very hardy, evergreen, drought resistant |
Tiny red |
Sun, semi-shade |
Very hardy, evergreen, attractive shrub that has small leaves that turn a blackish-red in winter. Tiny red flowers borne from Aug. to Nov. are followed by attractive, edible red to black berries. Plant in sun or semi-shade. It attracts birds and insects and with its unusual foliage makes an interesting addition to any garden. (As with all Diospyros sp. sexes are on separate plants, therefore only female plants bear fruit.). The common name is derived from the use of the wood to make fires.
