Manduro

Balanites maughamii

Native to:
Caprivi Strip, Eswatini, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Zygophyllaceae
Genus:
Balanites
Species:
Balanites maughamii
USDA Symbol:
BAMA10

Growth Characteristics

Height:
800 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
sep,oct,nov
Bloom Colors:
yellow-green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, small mammals
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
well-drained, sandy to loamy soil
pH:
6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to savanna regions, tolerates drought