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Florida Gooseberry, Ketembilla, Tropical Apricot

Dovyalisabyssinica x hebecarpa

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Family
Salicaceae (sal-i-KAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Dovyalis (doh-vee-AY-liss)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Succulent
Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Spacing
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Green
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Shrubs
Trees
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Orlando, Florida

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