Umbrella Thorn
Formats
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.
Native primarily to the savannahs of Africa (especially Sudan), but also occurring in the Middle East.
Direct sowing. Temperatures 20ºC night/30ºC day. Lightly cover the seeds and maintain the humidity until germination is completed.
Use
Desertification, Singular, Erosion control, Fodder, Reforestation, Barrier hedge
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Description
Cream flowers. Wind resistant. (-12 ºC).
Flowering
| Flower colour | Cream |
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| Flowering period | March, April, May, Spring |
| Fragrant | Flower |
Foliage
| Foliage persistence | Deciduous |
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Botanical information
| Botanical name | Acacia tortilis |
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When to plant?
| Sowing period | March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, Spring, Summer, Autumn |
|---|---|
| Germination (days) | 15-25 |
| Average germination (%) | 60 |
| Seeds per gram | 16 |
Where to plant?
| Type of use | Desertification, Singular, Erosion control, Fodder, Reforestation, Barrier hedge |
|---|---|
| Soil type | Stony |
| Hardiness | Drought resistant, Hardy |
| Climate zone | Tropical, Warm areas |
Care
| Watering | Little |
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