Fabaceae-Caesalpinaceae

Dialium orientale

Mpekechu

Canopy/Emergment Tree

IUCN: Near ThreatenedCommon speciesNotes pending review

Size

Quantity

124 medium available right now.

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About

This stately tree is prized for its hard, dark timber and small, velvety, edible fruits. Its dense canopy provides significant shade, making it a valuable indigenous species.

Where it works in Kilifi

Ideal as a large shade tree or a majestic specimen in spacious gardens, it thrives in full sun and well-drained coastal soils. Its significant size makes it suitable for ecological restoration projects or large estates.

Growing notes

It exhibits a moderate growth rate and, once established, is remarkably drought-tolerant, requiring minimal supplementary watering. This hardy species is well-suited to the local climate and generally disease-free.

Sources

Drafted from: Gemini 2.5 Flash. Please verify with local knowledge before relying on these notes.