The scientific name :of the South African wild plum tree (Harpephyllum caffrum)
Harpephyhuny caffrum Bernh ex:
The original home of South African wild plum (Harpephyllum caffrum)
South Africa:
African wild plumBotanical Description South African wild plum (Harpephyllum caffrum)
South African wild plum (Harpephyllum caffrum) tree is evergreen trees, its height reaches about 15 meters, and it has compound leaves, and the leaflets are lanceolate, about 4 cm long.
As for the flowers, they are of a dark greenish-white color. The fruits are red in color, about 2 cm long and about 1.2 cm in diameter.
Propagation of South African wild plum (Harpephyllum caffrum)
South African wild plum (Harpephyllum caffrum) trees are propagated by planting seeds in pots or wooden planting boxes that contain a good agricultural environment consisting of peat moss + silt + well-washed sand in a ratio of 2: 1: 1.
After the germination of seeds and the appearance of real leaves, the plants are singled out in pots or suitable planting bags, and they are taken care of until they reach the appropriate length, about 25-30 cm. The plants are rotated in pots or planting bags until they are planted in sustainable land.
South African wild plum (Harpephyllum caffrum)trees are irrigated in complete moderation without drowning or thirst, but watering is done according to the trees’ need for irrigation, which depends on the nature of the soil and the environmental conditions in the region.
Attention should also be paid to the irrigation process in the event of a high air temperature with an increase in the intensity of wind blowing, as this leads to an increase in leaf transpiration of water as well as soil dryness, which necessitates reducing irrigation periods to compensate for the lost water through transpiration and treatment of soil dryness.
#Fertilize South African wild plum (Harpephyllum caffrum)
South African wild plum (Harpephyllum caffrum) ornamental trees are fertilized with mineral (chemical) fertilizer neutral NPK 10: 10: 10 of the major elements nitrogen – phosphorus – potassium at a rate of 400 g / tree of age – 7 years.
Provided that the mineral (chemical) fertilizer is added in two batches, the first batch is during the month of March, and the second batch is during the month of August.
Biofertilization of South African wild plum (Harpephyllum caffrum)
It is possible to use environmentally friendly biofertilizers instead of using mineral (chemical) fertilizers, in order for the trees to grow well.
Examples of environmentally friendly biofertilizers include the following:
1- Using bacteria that fix atmospheric nitrogen, such as azotobacter or azospirillium.
2- Use compost soaked tea, which is called compost tea.
3- Using the Trichoderma fungus, which helps plants to absorb rock phosphate in the soil.
4- Using humic acid, which helps the soil to retain water instead of losing it through leaching, especially in light or sandy soils.
#Light requirements of South African wild plum (Harpephyllum caffrum)
South African wild plum (Harpephyllum caffrum) trees must be planted in sunny, well-lit places so that the trees grow well and the purpose of planting trees as ornamental trees is achieved.
As the light is important for the process of photosynthesis, in which the plant uses the energy it derives from the light reaching the mechanism in the representation of carbon dioxide + water in building carbohydrates from which the rest of the other nutrients are synthesized, so that the trees grow well.
#Soil suitable for growing South African wild plum (Harpephyllum caffrum)
Attention should be paid to planting Harpo Film trees in light and fertile soil and also with good drainage, as well as it must be free of harmful salts, as the trees are very sensitive to salinity, whether soil salinity or irrigation water salinity.
South African wild plum (Harpephyllum caffrum) trees must also be planted in soil that is neutral in acidity and alkalinity, provided that the soil pH is between approximately 5.5-6.5, in order for the trees to grow well.
The process of trimming and refining Harpephyllum trees, or paulownia peach or South African plum
Attention must be paid to the process of trimming and trimming the ornamental trees in a good manner, and this is done by removing the broken, deformed and dry branches, and the trees are also pruned in the manner intended for the garden in order to preserve the beauty of the trees’ shape on an ongoing basis.
The process of washing and polishing South African wild plum (Harpephyllum caffrum)
The process of washing South African wild plum (Harpephyllum caffrum) trees must be done at least every two or three months in order to remove dust from the leaves and branches, as well as the rest of the trees, and the process of washing trees is very important to open and clean the respiratory stomata in the leaves, so that the vital processes can be completed well.
Also, care must be taken in the process of polishing the leaves so that they look good, and this is done using Royal summer mineral oil at a rate of 15 cc / liter of water, provided that the polishing process takes place every two or three months at most
Cultivation of South African wild plum (Harpephyllum caffrum)
South African wild plum (Harpephyllum caffrum)trees are one of the ornamental trees with beautiful flowers as well as their general shape, so they are planted in home gardens alone or in the middle of flower beds. They are also planted next to fences to protect the garden and the house from dust and dust-laden winds.
#Uses of South African wild plum (Harpephyllum caffrum)
1 – South African wild plum (Harpephyllum caffrum) trees are planted in gardens and public parks as shade trees and also for the beauty of trees and the beauty of flowers.
2- The jam is made from the fruits of the ornamental Harpo Film tree, which is found in its original home in South Africa.
3 – South African wild plum (Harpephyllum caffrum) trees are planted on sidewalks on public roads to benefit from their shade for people passing by.