Star-apple (Diospyros Austro-africana) is a perennial shrub in the Ebenaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Diospyros austro-africana is a multistemmed shrub or small tree, evergreen, with fine haired branches and small obovate leaves giving a dusty grey appearance.