Acacia gerrardii Bonsai seed Common Name: Red Thorn or Grey-haired Acacia Family: Fabaceae 
Acacia gerrardii can grow to a mature height of 30' to 35' feet and as wide. In natural setting it is found in arid river valleys or shrubby uplands. Its growth rate and overall appearance is similar to that of Sweet Acacia (Acacia smallii). Like the Sweet Acacia, it also produces a scattered shade but has leaves that are slightly larger. White colored 1/4 to 1/2 inch diameter flowers appear in spring that develop into curved, gray, velvety seed pods. On young trees thorns are numerous, found in pairs and are bright white making them easily visible. These thorns are very superficial and as the branch matures the thorns are sloughed off as layers of papery brown to tan bark peels off. Mature trunks and branches are almost thorn free. The leaf canopy is broad and may be either flat topped or dome shaped. Grey-haired Acacia is temperature deciduous and in colder locations will lose all its leaves in winter. It is hardy to at least 20 degrees F and sustained only minor damage from temperatures as low as 15 F. Its unusual papery bark, ample shade and spring flowers make Acacia gerrardii an excellent tree to mix with more traditional arid landscape species in both formal and more naturalistic desert landscape designs. You're buying a pack of 10 seeds Free "How to grow a Bonsai" Guide included. See lots more interesting, unusual and rare plant seeds by following the link below. Let us guide you, through our knowledge and experience, so you too can have the confidence to start this rewarding hobby. We will supply you with the germination and care instructions for all our seeds and it is our mission to always deliver the best advice and go the extra mile to satisfy our fellow grower's needs. We have to warn you, it becomes a life-time hobby. The rewards are just overwhelming sometimes. Seeing the first seeds sprout and eventually turn into beautifully flowering plants or training a young tree, that you have grown from seed, into a bonsai is a truly amazing experience. It's an extension of yourself... a legacy. Something that, with proper care, will keep evolving and growing long after you're gone. | 