SEEDS OF GUM ARABIC TREE - ACACIA ARABICA
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.
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| Attracts Wildlife | Bees |
|---|---|
| Average germination (%) | 70 |
| Climate Zone | Mediterranean continental, Tropical, Warm areas |
| Flower colour | Yellow |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Foliage color | Grey |
| Germination (in days) | 30 |
| Hardiness | Drought resistant, Non hardy |
| Peculiarity | Thorny |
| Plant use | Desertification, Erosion control, Fodder, Low maintenance garden, Medicinal, Reforestation, Shade tree, Specimen, Timber, Windbreak |
| Seeds per gram | 8 |
| Soil - Moisture | Dry |
| Soil - Ph | Acid |
| Soil - Type | Light, Sand |
| Sunlight - Exposure | Sun |
| Watering | Little |
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Easter 2026
This week we will only be shipping orders on Monday 30 March to ensure that orders arrive before bank holidays.
We will resume deliveries from Tuesday 7 April 2026.
The nursery will be open until Thursday 2 april. If you would like to collect your order or visit us we would be delighted to welecome you from 8 am to 2 pm.
Happy Easter !