Dovyalis rhamnoides

Crownberry (e), Gewone Suurbessie (a), uKhamgwingi (z) umQaqoba (x)

S.A. No.509

Type	Size	Characteristics	Flowers	Position
Shrub	1 to 3 metres	Fairly hardy,evergreen.	Creamy-green	Sun or semi shade

Fairly hardy, slender, evergreen shrub or small tree with grey bark and slender spines on the branches. The glossy, dark green leaves are arranged horizontally on one plane. The tiny creamy-green flowers are borne from June to Sept. and are followed by oval, bright red, fleshy fruit that is edible and can be used to make a preserve. The fruit also attracts birds to the garden. This decorative tree can be used in a security hedge.

Size 1 to 7m : in Gauteng 1 to 3m