5 Acacia hereroensis Seeds - Arid Hook-thorn, Mountain Thorn - Beautiful Hardy Indigenous Tree

Acacia hereroensis Seeds

Common Names: Arid Hook-thorn; Bergdoring

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 Africa, and resist 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 hereroensis is a South African indigenous species from the Free State, Gauteng, Limpopo, Northern Cape and North West Provinces. It is commonly known as Arid Hook-thorn, Mountain Thorn or Coffee Mimosa in Afrikaans and Bergdoring, Bergdoringboom, Dorre-haakdoring, Haak-en-steek, Haak-en-steekdoring or Rooihaak in English and is synonymously known as Acacia gansbergensis and Acacia mellei. It grows into a beautiful tree of up to 10 meters tall. It has dark bark and small leaflets. During summer it bears creamy-white flowers in short spikes which are followed by reddish velvety pods.

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