Malaba Palm

The Dovyalis is a hardy evergreen ornamental shrub or small tree valued for its dense green foliage, strong branching structure, and suitability for tropical landscaping. Despite the trade name Malaba Palm, Dovyalis is not a true palm; the genus consists of shrubs and trees in the Salicaceae family.

• Appearance: Develops dense, glossy green foliage with a naturally bushy growth habit. Some Dovyalis species have thorny branches and produce attractive fleshy fruits.
• Indoor/Outdoor Use: Best suited as an outdoor landscape plant, particularly for hedges, boundaries, screening, and specimen planting.
• Care: Prefers full sun to partial shade, well-draining soil, and regular watering while establishing. Pruning can be used to maintain a compact hedge or structured shape.
• Benefits: Hardy, dense-growing, useful for privacy and boundary planting, and attractive as a structural landscape shrub or small tree.