Vachellia / Acacia borleae - Sticky Thorn Tree - Indigenous South African Tree - 10 Seeds Unique In general

In general

Used as a food plant

Here their young and unborn are safe from predators such as snakes and jackals

reaching a maximum of about 12m where there is good water

very showy

Vachellia / Acacia borleae - Sticky Thorn Tree - Indigenous South African Tree - 10 Seeds Unique In generalAcacia is a genus of shrubs and trees belonging to the subfamily Mimosoideae of the family Fabaceae. The Acacia Borleae grows to 5 metres. It is a very hardy tree and is grown extensively in Zimbabwe and the Northern parts of South Africa. It does very well without tending and thrives in the dryer lowveld areas. It makes a very good bonsai specimen and is rather quick growing. USDA Zone 10 Season to Sow Spring