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Posted by katie7b (My Page) on Sat, May 17, 03 at 13:35
| Has anyone grown a Marula tree (Schlerocarya birrea)? I have the seeds of some as well as some Jacaranda seeds and would like to try to grow them. I'm in Zone 7b, newly classified as Zone 8, though I take that with a grain of salt, and I'd love to know what sort of conditions they need. I plan to grow them on my roof deck in containers and bring them into the basement in the winter. I'm also growing Elegia capensis in containers on the roof, and I'd love to hear anyone else's experience with this beautiful plant, which I first saw in SA's Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.
Kate |
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RE: Marula
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| Hi Kate, I never managed to germinate Marula seeds - pehaps they were too fresh. When still nothing happened after about 6 month in the pots I threw them out into the garden in disgust - where they promptly germinated! I now have 3 little Marula trees growing in a place where I don't really want them and hope that they will transplant easily. Water well in summer, give a cool dry rest in winter (they are deciduous), keep it frost free. Hope this helps a little, I have no experience with the others. Maddy |
RE: Marula
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Here are the instructions I got with my Marula seeds from Silverhill:
"Soak the seeds overnight in warm water, then place on damp fluffy peat moss at room temperature for about a week or 2. This softens the plugs found at the broad end - usually 2 per seed, sometimes 1. The broad end should carefully be pared down with secateurs until the outline of the plug is visible. Then, using a small pocket knife gently inserted into the plug outline, gently lever out the plug - may need vise grips to do this. Once this is done, the seed should be placed on the peat moss and kept moist at 25-30C. The root grows quickly and as long as the weather is warm, the sprouted seed may be planted. Insert the root into the soil and just barely cover the seed. Don't allow it to get too wet or too cold, use a fungicide, and if the weather is cold, bring it inside."
I haven't tried it yet, myself! Good luck!
Christine |
RE: Marula
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| I have 25 ft trees at my nursery in Largo , Fl. as well as several ficus from Vic Falls region. Alan |
RE: Marula
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I found a .pdf file that describes Marula trees, including sowing/propagation.
My first marula seedling just came up! It's only a few inches tall and has only 2 sets of leaves. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Marula Information
RE: Marula
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Marula trees in pots thats very bless.I hope they thrive.
J-C |
RE: Ever drank Amarula?
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| Slightly off-topic, but have to ask this question ... has anyone tasted that wonderful South African-made liqueur made of Marula fruits? It is named Amarula and is available in the US. If you saw the old movie by Jamie Uys "Beautiful People" you'll recall how drunk the baboons and elephants got from eating the overripe Marula fruits ... so funny. Delina |
RE: Marula
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| I would love to get some marula seeds to grow. Does anyone know where I can buy some? thanks, Andrea |
RE: Marula
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| Man, that is GOOD stuff!!! Yum! |
RE: Marula
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Where can i find marula seeds online? i tryed Silverhill but i can not find. Tanks...
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RE: Marula
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| I am also trying to lacate plants or seeds of THE Marula plant. If there is anybody out there who could help me I would greatly appreciate it. I live in Orlando Fl and I hope the weather is favourable here and our land is very sandy so it should be O.K.. I thank you all for reading and hope someone can help me out. Thanks once again |
RE: Marula
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| We got our seeds from a friend in Zimbabwe, who then sent them to Spain. Here is Silverhill's address etc. Silverhill Seeds and Books, P.O. Box 53108, Kenilworth, 7745, South Africa. Tel. +27 21 762 4245, attention of Rachel Saunders. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Costa de la Luz Gardening.
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