Marula.

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Nivel de cuidados

Media

Tipo de planta

Deciduous tree

Luz

Full sun

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 7 a 14 días

Tamaño adulto

15 to 20 meters

Ritmo de crecimiento

Medio

Rusticidad

USDA 10 a 12

Floración

Late winter to early spring

Cuidados

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.

Riego

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

Abonado

Apply a balanced fertilizer during the active growing season.

Poda

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

Trasplante

Repot only when the tree has clearly outgrown its container.

Suelo

Sandy or loamy well draining soil

pH del suelo

6.0 to 7.5

Temperatura

5 a 45°C

Humedad

10 a 40%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Alta

Longevidad

Perennial, can live for over 100 years.

Fragancia

Suave

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Alta

Seguridad

Personas

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

Niños

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

Alérgenos por contacto

The sap can cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Alérgenos en el aire

Pollen may trigger mild seasonal allergies in some people.

Comestibilidad

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

Cómo identificarla

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

Altura

7 a 18m

Anchura

5 a 15m

Hojas

green, yellow, deciduous

Flores

white, pink, 0,5 a 1cm

Frutos

yellow, Late summer to autumn

Problemas frecuentes

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

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

seed, cuttings

Cuándo plantar

spring

Cuidados en invierno

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

En maceta

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.

Buenas compañeras

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

Especies parecidas

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

Ciencia

Familia

Anacardiaceae

Género

Sclerocarya

Orden

Sapindales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Southern Africa and the Sahel region.

Conservación

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.

Valor para la fauna

fruit provides food for mammals, nesting site for birds

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas

Usos

culinary fruit, oil extraction, shade tree, traditional medicine

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

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.

De dónde viene el nombre

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.

Bueno saberlo

• 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.

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