''Searsia leptodictya'' is known as mountain karee in English, bergkaree in
Afrikaans, and mohlwehlwe in
Sotho Sotho may refer to:
*Sotho people (or ''Basotho''), an African ethnic group principally resident in South Africa, Lesotho and southern Botswana
* Sotho language (''Sesotho'' or ''Southern Sotho''), a Bantu language spoken in southern Africa, an off ...
. An evergreen tree reaching a height of 5 metres and a similar spread, it is drought resistant but only semi frost hardy. It is an attractive small tree with a rounded crown and a pleasing weeping effect. It can be planted in full sun or in partial shade. The tree bears small white flowers, which on female trees turn into bunches of small
berry
A berry is a small, pulpy, and often edible fruit. Typically, berries are juicy, rounded, brightly colored, sweet, sour or tart, and do not have a stone or pit, although many pips or seeds may be present. Common examples are strawberries, raspb ...
type fruit, which attract birds who feed on the berries. The tree is an attractive tree for a small garden. The berries can be brewed into a beer.
Gallery
Searsia leptodictya, saailing, Strikfontein se Nek, b.jpg,
Searsia leptodictya, loof, Pretoria.jpg,
Searsia leptodictya, lower, Skeerpoort, a.jpg,
Searsia leptodictya, vrugte, a, Pretoria.jpg,
Searsia leptodictya, Magaliespark.jpg,
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Trees of South Africa
Ornamental trees
Drought-tolerant trees
Garden plants of Southern Africa
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