Flacourtia indica – Governor s Plum

Description

A beautiful large shrub or small tree widely distributed from tropical Africa to Southern Asia between 100 and 2400 m elevation. It has glossy green leaves and small, dark purplish, plum-like, edible and tasty fruits that are eaten fresh or made into jellies or jams. It is a very fast growing plant and can bear fruit after only a few years. It is best suited to tropical and some warm temperate climates in USDA Zones 10 and above and popular for planting hedges.