Description
Senegalia caffra (Acacia caffra) (Fabaceae). Common Hook Thorn (e), Gewone Haakdoring (a), UmTholo (z), Motholo (s). Very hardy, deciduous, drought resistant, graceful tree with feathery foliage that gives the tree a weeping shape. Fragrant, creamy-white flower spikes are borne early summer. Tolerates harsh conditions – cold and drought. It has few scattered small hook thorns and a fissured, flaking bark. Once planted out it quickly develops into a beautiful tree that can be used as a single specimen or to create a beautiful avenue. Attracts birds and insects to the garden. Size 3 to 12m. S.A. No. 162. Sowing : Pour boiling water over seeds and let saok for 24 hours before sowing. Sow in springtime. Seeds take about 1 week to germinate. Locality : Pretoria. Harvest : September 2021
