Vachellia davyi (Acacia davyi) (100 seeds)

Vachellia davyi (Acacia davyi) (100 seeds)

Family: Leguminosae

Common names: Corky Thorn (e), Kurkdoring (a), isiKhwishi (z)

Hardy, drought resistant, deciduous, small Acacia with distinctive yellow or light brown corky bark on the stems and branches. It has clusters of bright yellow puffball flowers on the ends of the branches from Dec. to Feb. These are followed by bunches of long narrow pods. An attractive Acacia for small gardens planted in sun or semi-shade. Attracts birds and insects to the garden. Size 1.5 to 3m.

Sowing instructions: Soak seeds overnight in water and plant.

Locality: Pietersburg. Harvest: September 2024