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African pear (safou)

Dacryodes edulis

A Central and West African tree producing an oily, plum-like fruit that is typically roasted or boiled before eating.

Family

Burseraceae

Temperature

14-35°C (absolute 18-28°C)

Rainfall

1200-3000mm (absolute 1000-5000mm)

Altitude

1000m

Soil pH

5-6.5 (absolute 4-8)

Soil types

Prefers fertile