Nauclea diderrichii - African peach tree

Description and Uses

Nauclea diderrichii (African peach tree) is a tropical tree from Zaire . It is mainly grown for its timber crops , which have a {missing data}. The crop is harvested by total removing. It starts flowering after 9 - 14 years. The yield will be {missing data}, but in its top season there will be a yield of {missing data}. Other crop types include; timber, ornamental, . The {missing data} is used as {missing data} . The {missing data} is used as " {missing data} " with {missing data} ({missing data} - {missing data}) as its significant phytochemical. There is {missing data} extracted by {missing data} from the tree's {missing data} yielding {missing data} - {missing data} oil. The tree's wood is called {missing data} and has a density of 670 - 910 kg/m³. Regarding firewood production the tree's growing speed is fast, it's energetic value is 4100 ckal/kg and the wood's drying speed is {missing data}. After 35 years the tree can be totally removed as it reached its commercial and ecological goal. Nauclea diderrichii has a lifespan of 150 years.

Environmental limitations

The tree is 36 meters tall with a crown of 15 meters wide. The tree prefers a planting distance of 300 cm and a row distance of 300 cm. It is very fast growing and partial shade tolerant. Nauclea diderrichii has a shallow root-system and it has symbiotic associations with the fungi (endo-mycorrhiza). It is not able to fix nitrogen with "any bacteria. The name(s) or string of bacteria include(s) "not applicable ". The tree's flower-morphology is uni-sexual and is pollinated by moths. Nauclea diderrichii is {missing data} and a bit allelopathic and has no thorns.

Nauclea diderrichii thrives in an altitude of 0 to 500 meters above sea-level (tropical). The minimum temperature is 12°C; optimally between 24 - 30°C. The optimal rainfall is 3100 mm/year. Without irrigation the annual rainfall should be between 1600 - 3000mm (L/m²). The optimal soil-pH is between 5.0 - 7.0 in a soil texture of clay. To salt it is intolerant to wind {missing data} and to fire intolerant.

Pests and Diseases

Nauclea diderrichii is susceptible to the following pests: . And it's susceptible to the following diseases: (missing data) , , .

Seed Propagation

Seeds are orthodox and can be stored for 1 months. There are approximative 1700 seeds/kg. The seeds can be propagated as followed: {missing data}