bergkaree, klipkaree
Deciduous tree with a rounded crown. Leaves trifoliate, small leaflets, pale green. Flowers small, greenish. Fruits small, black drupes. Important for erosion control and wildlife.
Supports insect pollinators; fruits eaten by birds and small mammals; important for soil stabilization.
Flowers attract bees; fruits dispersed by birds.
Provides food and shelter for birds.
Seeds collected from ripe fruit; sow fresh; germination moderate.
Difficult; mainly propagated by seed.
Used for fodder and traditional medicine. No known toxicity.
