Kei Apple (forum)

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Anyone have a a male Kei Apple (Dovyalis cafra) I 'm blessed with 2 females and am anxious to provide them with male company . I can exchange cuttings . Options are two > graft male branch to existing plant or grow from cutting. Sooo does anyone want to swap?

Time: 26th September 2009 9:29am

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Phil. says...
B & T World seeds has them listed pretty cheaply in their catalogue. I checked with AQIS, they are able to be imported into Australia as long as you get the sender to label the package with the species' name. You should get some male plants out of that lot. Good luck.
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Time: 1st October 2009 9:14am

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amanda says...
Great pic - does this fruit taste as good as it looks?

Time: 2nd October 2009 10:33am

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Julie says...
alan, how can you tell a male from a female? I have what I think is a Kei apple, given to me many years ago. It has never had fruit - I didn't know you needed two. The leaves and long thorns look the same.

Can't take pics at the moment, as I need to buy a new battery charger. Will get onto it soon.

Time: 3rd October 2009 8:11pm

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alan says...
take a closeup of the flowers if possible and I'll tell you.

Time: 6th October 2009 3:24pm

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Julie says...
Never seen flowers either.

Time: 6th October 2009 3:31pm

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speedy says...
I have access to trees (cuttings,fruits and seeds) that I planted 1991 in a garden close by here.
Alan, I can send cuttings of the male tree or seed or seedlings.
Whatever you want.

Time: 9th October 2009 10:26am

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Phil says...
Hey speedy, any chance I could buy/swap some seed with you? Would love to give them a go. Thanks

Time: 9th October 2009 10:34am

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speedy says...
Phil, I'll go and see if the seeds from dried fallen fruits are ok.
and I'll get back to you.

Time: 9th October 2009 11:15am

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amanda says...
Hi Speedy..have u ever tasted these fruit? I was considering them some time back but haven't come across anyone who can tell me what they taste like...

Time: 9th October 2009 11:42am

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Speedy says...
Hi Amanda,
Taste is a bit 'apricotty' but without the
depth of flavour, a bit more watery,
also a hint of passionfruit or
something, it's a while since I had some.
The thing most remembered about them is their sourness.
plenty of sour.
They'd make good jam, syrup or cordial.
The trees can bear heaps of fruit even in very dry climates.

Time: 11th October 2009 1:22pm

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amanda says...
Good info Speedy - thanks! I quite like something tart or sour, for a change.

Time: 11th October 2009 3:46pm

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