10 Acacia schweinfurthii Seeds - River climbing thorn Tree Seeds - Beautiful Hardy Indigenous

Acacia schweinfurthii Seeds

Common Names: River climbing thorn; Rivierrankdoring

Acacia is a large genus, in the Fabaceae family, that contains over 1200 species of trees and shrubs from warm climates. Some are deciduous but most are evergreen. Over 700 species are native to Australia. There are 40 species, subspecies and varieties of Acacia indigenous to South Africa. They range from low-growing shrubs to tall trees and many have been introduced to other countries for economic and ornamental purposes. Acacias are also common in tropical and subtropical Africa; most African species are characterized by vicious spines and referred to as ‘thorn trees’. The name Acacia is derived from "akis" meaning a point or barb. The flowers, ranging from deep golden yellow to cream or white, and crowded into globular heads or cylindrical spikes, are often fragrant and produce abundant, bee-attracting pollen. The fruit of Acacias are either round or flattened pods. They do well in most parts of South Aesist all but the severest frosts. Many of them make suitable bonsai candidates. The hard coated seeds remain viable for up to 30 years. They should be treated by heating and soaking for germination in spring. They do best in full sun and well-drained soil. 

Acacia schweinfurthii has spherical flowers, the young branches have prominent raised angles and the pods tend to be raised over the seeds. This is a low to medium altitude species, with prickles scattered along the stem, typically climbing in riverine vegetation. It makes a good security fence and is quite easy to grow. It has been planted to conceal mines in river beds.

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