Ebenaceae
Diospyros consolatae
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This much-branched evergreen shrub or small tree typically grows up to 7 metres tall, occasionally reaching 9 metres. It features grey to black bark, which can be smooth, scaly, or furrowed, and elliptic or obovate leaves that are glossy above. Its globose, greenish-yellow to yellow fruits are about 1.5 cm in diameter, glabrous, sticky, and edible, surrounded by a frilled calyx.
Where it works in Kilifi
Ideal for Kilifi-coast gardens, this species thrives in full sun and well-drained sandy or coral rag soils. It is excellent for coastal thickets, restoration areas, or as a hardy specimen tree.
Growing notes
Once established, it is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental watering. While growth is generally slow, it is well-suited to the hot coastal climate.
Sources
Researched with web grounding from: theferns.info, jstor.org, kew.org, mozambiqueflora.com, cd3wdproject.org, groworganic.com. Please verify with local knowledge before relying on these notes.