Buffalo thorn
Ziziphus mucronata
A widespread African savanna tree with small edible fruit
Family
Rhamnaceae
Temperature
12-30°C (absolute 8-36°C)
Rainfall
400-800mm (absolute 300-1000mm)
Altitude
2000m
Soil pH
5.5-8 (absolute 5-9)
Soil types
Tolerant of hot semi-arid to sub-humid climates.