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