This large tree has a smooth greyish trunk with spreading branches that form a dense rounded crown. It has glossy dark green oblong leaves and the small tube-shaped yellow flowers appear in a cluster from spring to summer, followed by large edible fruit.

Hardiness zones 10 to 12

Treculia africanais naturally found from tropical Africa to Madagascar in growing along water courses and in swampy ground, commonly associated with rainforests on the coast and inland.

It tolerates wet to well drained organic rich soils that are tending acidic in an open sunny to semi shaded humid position and is drought and frost tender.

African Breadnut is grown for its edible fruit and its spreading habit. It is planted in large gardens or botanical collections as a specimen and is used in soil conservation for erosion control. It is suitable for coastal and inland tropical regions establishing in 3-5 years and is long lived. It is not commonly planted in domestic gardens as it is too large and the heavy fruit can damage property. ID 3284

Treculia (treh-KOO-lee-ah) africana(AF-ree-KAH-nah)

Moraceae (mor-AY-see-ee)
Figs and Mulberries