Balanites aegyptiaca
DESERT DATE, SOAPBERRY TREE
Zygophyllaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
6m
Plant habit
 
6m

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Flowers: green

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Edibility: edible fruit
 
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Balanites aegyptiaca
DESERT DATE, SOAPBERRY TREE
Zygophyllaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
6m
Plant habit
 
6m

FEATURES

Flowers: green

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Edibility: edible fruit


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean & dry style designs

Uses: coppice, street tree, shade tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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