This medium-sized and neatly shaped tree normally grows in groups with other trees and is very attractive to birds. The leaves are glossy dark green above and pale green below. It’s generally a smaller tree than the berchemia discolor with smaller leaves and reddish fruit.

Botanical Name:

Berchemia zeyheri

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The delicious fruits are eaten fresh. They may be stored in containers and the sticky sweet mass may still be edible after several months.