Scientific name: Dovyalis hebecarpa
Compact thorny shrub from Sri Lanka with small purple-orange fruits with unique sour-sweet taste. Very juicy fruits rich in vitamin C. Used for jams, jellies and juices. Very decorative tree and easy to grow. Related to Ceylon Gooseberry. Very cold hardy (to -10°C) and drought tolerant. Very suitable for balconies as ornamental and fruit plant combined
8 ליטר שתיל צעיר - 150 ₪ / 10 ליטר - 250 ₪ / 25 ליטר - 350 ₪ / 25 ליטר מפותח - 500 ₪
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Ketembilla (Orange Berry) (Dovyalis hebecarpa) — Compact thorny shrub from Sri Lanka with small purple-orange fruits with unique sour-sweet taste. Very juicy fruits rich in vitamin C. Used for jams, jellies and juices. Very decorative tree and easy to grow. Related to Ceylon Gooseberry. Very cold hardy (to -10°C) and drought tolerant. Very suitable for balconies as ornamental and fruit plant combined
During the first two years water regularly — 2–3 times a week in summer, and in winter according to rainfall and soil moisture, letting the top layer dry between waterings. Established trees need less frequent irrigation. Good drainage matters most: standing water at the roots is more harmful than under-watering.
Protect young plants from frost with fleece, mulch, or by growing them in a container that can be moved to a sheltered spot. Mature trees are more resilient; in colder areas plant in a wind-sheltered corner.
Time to fruiting depends on plant size and propagation method: grafted plants fruit earlier than seedlings. Buying a larger, developed plant shortens the wait considerably. Regular watering, seasonal fertilizing, and correct placement have the greatest influence on first flowering.
You can buy Ketembilla (Orange Berry) plants directly at Fill the Land nursery, 27 HaSe'ora St, Tzrufa, with nationwide shipping. Details and ordering: https://malo-et-haaretz.com/en/plant/dovyalis-hebecarpa.