Gum Arabic Tree
Formats
The tree exudes an edible resin by its cracks in the bark. It is the gum arabic that is used in different industries such as food. It has medicinal properties.
Acacia nilotica or Acacia arabica is a shrub from 2 to 9 m. tall with a dense spheric crown. Grey leaves. Golden yellow flowers. Thorny. From the bark Arabic gum is extracted.
Prefers acid, sandy and light soils.
Direct sowing. Temperatures 20ºC/30ºC. Lightly cover the seeds and maintain the humidity until germination is completed.
Use
Shade tree, Windbreak, Desertification, Specimen, Erosion control, Fodder, Low maintenance garden, Timber, Medicinal, Reforestation
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Flowering
| Flower colour | Yellow |
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| Flowering period | March, April, May, June, Spring |
Foliage
| Foliage persistence | Evergreen |
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| Foliage colour | Grey |
Botanical information
| Common name | ACACIA ARABICA - Gum Arabic Tree |
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| Wildlife | Bees |
| Other attributes | Thorny |
When to plant?
| Sowing period | March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, Spring, Summer, Autumn |
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| Germination (days) | 30 |
| Average germination (%) | 70 |
| Seeds per gram | 8 |
Where to plant?
| Type of use | Shade tree, Windbreak, Desertification, Specimen, Erosion control, Fodder, Low maintenance garden, Timber, Medicinal, Reforestation |
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| Exposure | Sun |
| Soil pH | Acid |
| Soil type | Sand, Light |
| Soil moisture | Dry |
| Hardiness | Non hardy, Drought resistant |
| Climate zone | Mediterranean continental, Tropical, Warm areas |
Care
| Watering | Little |
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