Marula.

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Niveau d'entretien

Moyenne

Type de plante

Deciduous tree

Lumière

Full sun

Lumière en intérieur

Soleil direct

Arrosage

Tous les 7 à 14 jours

Taille adulte

15 to 20 meters

Croissance

Moyenne

Rusticité

USDA 10 à 12

Floraison

Late winter to early spring

Entretien

Ensure the tree receives full sun and is planted in well draining soil to prevent root rot. Watch for yellowing leaves which may indicate overwatering or poor drainage. It is quite drought tolerant once established but appreciates consistent moisture while young.

Arrosage

Water deeply but allow the soil to dry out significantly between sessions.

Engrais

Apply a balanced fertilizer during the active growing season.

Taille

Prune during the dormant season to maintain shape and remove dead branches.

Rempotage

Repot only when the tree has clearly outgrown its container.

Sol

Sandy or loamy well draining soil

pH du sol

6.0 to 7.5

Température

5 à 45°C

Humidité

10 à 40%

Résistance à la sécheresse

Élevée

Durée de vie

Perennial, can live for over 100 years.

Parfum

Léger

Résistance aux chevreuils et lapins

Élevée

Sécurité

Humains

The bark and leaves are generally safe, but the seeds should be handled with care.

Enfants

The large, hard seeds pose a choking hazard to small children if ingested.

Allergènes de contact

The sap can cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Allergènes aéroportés

Pollen may trigger mild seasonal allergies in some people.

Comestibilité

The fruit is edible and widely consumed, but the kernels must be processed properly to avoid any potential digestive discomfort.

Comment l'identifier

• Grey mottled bark
• Compound leaves with oval leaflets
• Small yellow flowers
• Round yellow fleshy fruit

Hauteur

7 à 18m

Envergure

5 à 15m

Feuilles

green, yellow, deciduous

Fleurs

white, pink, 0,5 à 1cm

Fruits

yellow, Late summer to autumn

Problèmes courants

• Root rot — Occurs when the soil stays too wet for too long.

La cultiver

Multiplication

seed, cuttings

Quand planter

spring

Hivernage

Keep the tree in a frost free environment if you are in a cold climate. It requires a warm, dry winter rest period.

En pot

This tree is not suitable for containers due to its large size and deep root system.

Plant in open areas with plenty of space, as this tree grows quite large and does not like competition for sunlight.

Bonnes associations

• Vachellia — They share similar environmental needs in savanna ecosystems.

Espèces similaires

• Baobab — Both are iconic, large trees of the African savanna.

Science

Famille

Anacardiaceae

Genre

Sclerocarya

Ordre

Sapindales

Classe

Magnoliopsida

Région d'origine

Southern Africa and the Sahel region.

Préservation

This species is not currently endangered and is widely managed in its native range.

It thrives in open woodlands and savannas, often acting as a pioneer species in disturbed areas.

Intérêt pour la faune

fruit provides food for mammals, nesting site for birds

Pollinisateurs

abeilles, papillons

Utilisations

culinary fruit, oil extraction, shade tree, traditional medicine

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

Does it need a lot of water?

No, it is highly drought tolerant once established.

Can I grow it in a pot?

It is not well suited for containers due to its massive size.

D'où vient le nom

Sclerocarya comes from the Greek words for hard and nut, referring to the stone inside the fruit. Birrea is derived from the local name for the tree in Senegal.

Bon à savoir

• Marula fruit is rich in vitamin C.
• Elephants are known to enjoy eating the fermented fruit.
• The oil extracted from the kernels is used in skincare products.
• It is a dioecious species, meaning male and female flowers grow on separate trees.

Aussi dans

• Plantes résistantes à la sécheresse
• Plantes que les cerfs ne mangent pas