Apocynaceae

Tabernaemontana ventricosa

Forest Peach

Small/Medium Tree

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About

This attractive small to medium-sized tree features glossy dark green leaves and fragrant white, star-shaped flowers. Its most striking feature is the pair of deeply lobed, peach-like fruits that mature to orange or red, revealing seeds covered in a bright red aril.

Where it works in Kilifi

Ideal for Kilifi gardens, this tree thrives in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil. Plant it as a focal specimen, a screening plant, or within a mixed border to enjoy its year-round beauty and attract local birdlife.

Growing notes

It exhibits a moderate growth rate and, once established, is relatively drought-tolerant, requiring occasional watering during prolonged dry periods. This hardy species is well-suited to the warm coastal climate.

Sources

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