Description
As marula trees growing on farmlands typically have higher fruit size, there is some indication that humans domesticated marula trees. It is simply known as the Marula fruit and grows all year long. The center of this fruit, which ranges in colour from yellow to green, is a tough nut.
Uses
They can be eaten fresh or fermented.
Nutrition
Marula fruit has eight times more vitamin C per serving than an orange. The fruits are also a good source of antioxidants and oleic acids. These trees’ nuts have a great nutritional value and include a lot of protein, energy, and minerals. They are abundant in minerals including copper, iron, magnesium, zinc, and phosphorus.
Cultivation
Due to its extreme sensitivity to frost, marula trees thrive in warm, frost-free climates. It can withstand hot and dry environments. The tree grows spontaneously and is typically fed by rain. It can be found in semi-arid and desert regions, where summer rainfall ranges from 250 to 1000 mm.
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