Cream flowers. Wind resistant. Hardy -12 ºC.
In extremely arid conditions, it may remains a small, wiry bush. But can normally grow up to 18m. Small white, creamy flowers, highly aromatic tight clusters. Seeds remain in the flat pods.
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Flowering |
Average germination (%) | 60 |
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Climate Zone | Tropical, Warm areas |
Flower colour | Cream |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Fragrant | Flower |
Germination (in days) | 15-25 |
Hardiness | Drought resistant, Hardy |
Plant use | Barrier hedge, Desertification, Erosion control, Fodder, Reforestation, Singular |
Seeds per gram | 16 |
Soil - Type | Stony |
Watering | Little |
Direct sowing. Temperatures 20ºC night/30ºC day. Lightly cover the seeds and maintain the humidity until germination is completed.
Native primarily to the savannahs of Africa (especially Sudan), but also occurring in the Middle East.